Woman killed after car crashes into Phuket pharmacy A 58-year-old pedestrian was killed and a 33-year-old man injured when a sedan crashed into a pharmacy near Phuket International Airport.
Smoke and burning smell reported from cracks in Phuket road Residents have asked authorities to investigate smoke, a burning smell and intermittent popping sounds reportedly coming from cracks near Ban Lipon Intersection in Thalang.
ORN begins construction of B290m lifestyle community in Phuket’s Thalang Ornsirin Holding is developing The Backyard Phuket on a site of more than two rai, with completion expected in the first quarter of 2027.
Phuket set to add 13,779 homes worth B176.5bn in 2026 A survey by the Agency for Real Estate Affairs identifies Phuket as Thailand’s largest source of new residential property by value, with Thalang leading development.
Myanmar worker killed in billhook attack at Thalang camp A 41-year-old Myanmar worker was killed at a worker camp in Srisoonthorn after a dispute over noise, according to Thalang Police.
UPDATE: All 226 reserve OrSor members suspended as Thalang checkpoint probe widens All 226 reserve OrSor members in Thalang have been suspended and ordered to undergo criminal-record checks as an inquiry into alleged checkpoint payments widens.
Phuket concrete truck driver shot dead; co-worker arrested A 32-year-old concrete mixer driver was shot dead on Thep Krasattri Road in Thalang, with police later arresting a co-worker over the killing.
UPDATE: Co-worker arrested after Phuket airport shooting; personal conflict cited Police have arrested a co-worker over the shooting death of a 32-year-old driver near Phuket airport; The Phuket Express reports that police linked the case to a personal conflict between the two men.
Thailand deputy interior minister orders probe into alleged Thalang checkpoint extortion Thailand’s deputy interior minister has ordered Phuket authorities to investigate allegations that officials in Thalang demanded money from detainees in exchange for their release.
Phuket included in flood watch from September 15 to 19 The Office of the National Water Resources has placed Thalang, Mueang Phuket and Kathu on a watch list for flash floods, rapid runoff, mudslides and urban flooding.
Fire damages six of nine workers’ camp units in Pa Khlok Six units at a workers’ camp in Pa Khlok were damaged by fire. No one was injured, and police are investigating the cause.