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UPDATE: Phuket phone shop owner reports confrontation with Israeli couple over Palestinian flag

CCTV footage of a 24 August 2026 dispute at Ban Rak Mobile was posted online, while reports differ over whether the Palestinian flag was displayed inside or outside the shop.

Christie’s International Real Estate Thailand opens second office in Phuket

The office in Choeng Thale-Bang Tao is the company’s second in Thailand and will connect Phuket luxury properties with Christie’s global network.

Thailand warns foreign tourists of visa revocations after reported Phuket misconduct

Thailand says it may revoke tourist visas for foreign visitors who cause trouble or act inappropriately, following reports of disruptive behaviour in Phuket and Koh Samui.

Thailand proposes tougher parole rules for serious offenders

A draft proposal would require prisoners serving death or life sentences to complete longer minimum terms before qualifying for sentence reductions or parole.

Israeli and French men face visa revocation after Koh Samui flag dispute

Surat Thani officials are seeking the visa revocation and deportation of two foreign nationals after a dispute involving a Palestinian flag escalated on Koh Samui.

Thailand reports B75.4m from Thai massage fair ahead of Phuket wellness summit

Thailand’s government says a national Thai massage and wellness fair generated B75.4 million in business activity, as the country prepares to host the Global Wellness Summit 2026 in Phuket.

AssetWise names Phuket a growth engine as TITLE completes B6bn Bang Tao project

AssetWise and TITLE are expanding a Phuket residential and lifestyle platform, with the 789-unit THE TITLE Heritage Bang-Tao ready for handover.

Phuket officials investigate Koh Sireh construction and Khao Khad land complaints

Officials ordered a detailed inspection of the Sireh Phuket Hotel project after reporting possible construction non-compliance and sediment flowing into the sea.

Phuket luxury property sales rise 45% in first half of 2026

International buyers accounted for 67% of Phuket residential purchases recorded by CBRE during the first half of 2026.

Phuket restaurant owner draws mixed reaction after refusing service to Israeli man

A Phuket restaurant owner has drawn mixed online reactions after posting videos of himself refusing service to an Israeli man and ordering him away.

Phuket teenager Nene Royal to receive Irish rock award

Nene Royal, the 16-year-old Phuket singer-guitarist, has been selected for the Best New International Artiste 2026 award at The Phil Lynott Convention in Dublin.