BDI names five AI innovations for Phuket challenges
Five organisations have won BDI Hackathon 2026: PRO AT Phuket, with projects targeting traffic, waste, water management, vehicle compliance and tourism.
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Layan leads Bang Tao’s new-build property demand as available luxury stock falls
Layan Green Park’s second phase recorded 24 transactions in the first quarter, while luxury condominium stock in Bang Tao fell 10.4%, according to a market report.
Patong lifeguards keep rip-current warning in place after 33 June rescues
Lifeguards rescued 33 swimmers caught in rip currents at Patong Beach in June and urged visitors to follow warning flags during the monsoon season.
Phuket sets dates and venues for PorTor Festival
Phuket’s PorTor Festival will run from Aug 25 to Sept 10 at shrines, markets and community venues across Phuket Town, featuring traditional ceremonies and the offering of red turtle-shaped Ang Ku cakes.
Phuket officials arrange support for family caring for disabled man and child
A Phuket multi-agency team has arranged welfare, employment and education support for a 61-year-old woman caring for her disabled brother and six-year-old granddaughter.
Artist Hub Thailand Opens Pre-Registration Ahead of August Beta Launch
Artist Hub Thailand has opened pre-registration for a centralized marketplace connecting Thai-based artists, vendors, event organizers and end-clients ahead of its free August and September 2026 beta period.
Thailand Orders Legal Action Over Alleged Encroachment in Phuket Reserved Forest
Thai authorities arrested people accused of clearing 1 rai, 3 ngan and 22 square wah of reserved forest land and constructing a building in Karon, Phuket. The ministry ordered legal action and plans to seek a court demolition order.
Phuket governor honours student musician Nene after America’s Got Talent success
Phuket Governor Chotinrin has honoured student musician Nene after her America’s Got Talent audition received four Yes votes and attracted more than 100 million TikTok views.
Phuket underpass closures extended through July 31 as contractor faces B9.8m in penalties
Nightly closures at Phuket’s Bang Khu, Samkong, Darasamut and Chalong underpasses will continue through July 31 as a delayed Smart City traffic project proceeds. The contractor has already incurred B8. 3 million in penalties, which could rise to B9. 8 million.
Thailand PM Orders Urgent Probe Into Phuket Land Encroachment and Nominee Cases
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ordered agencies to accelerate investigations into Phuket land encroachment, nominee-law violations and suspected corruption in local-government recruitment examinations.
Radisson Resort Layan Phuket opens on northwest coast
Radisson Resort Layan Phuket has opened a 300-room resort between Layan Beach and Sirinat National Park on Phuket’s northwest coast.