Sea turtle rescued after strong waves wash it ashore at Phuket’s Kamala Beach
Kamala Beach lifeguards rescued a sea turtle after rough seas and strong currents swept it ashore on 18 September.
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UPDATE: Phuket’s Chabad House Patong review reaches the seven-day mark as product checks continue
Phuket’s seven-day review of Chabad House Patong has reached its scheduled mark, but agencies continue checking products sold at the site, building compliance, permits and business links.
Thai Marine Phuket withdraws cases against Sondhi after apology, vows to pursue Sai Scott case
Thai Marine says it dropped criminal and civil cases against Sondhi Limthongkul after a formal apology, but will continue its defamation case against Sai Samut.
Karon cannabis dispensary faces licence revocation after inspection
Officials inspected four cannabis shops in Karon, serving one with a licence-revocation notice and referring another for allegedly breaching permit conditions.
UPDATE: Meena Kondo remanded in Melbourne on two alleged drug charges
Meena Kondo remains in custody after her Melbourne case over alleged heroin in 12 tote bags was adjourned to 12 October; she faces two drug offences.
Navera Phuket resort near Surin Beach set to open in Q4 2026
The 48-suite-and-villa Navera Phuket - MGallery Collection is planned to open near Surin Beach on Phuket’s west coast in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Phuket MP postpones DSI witness interview for third time in nominee case
People’s Party MP Somchat Techathaworncharoen has again postponed a DSI interview concerning alleged foreign nominee property holdings in Phuket, citing parliamentary and provincial duties.
Jungceylon to host Phuket Experience Days 2026 in Patong
The three-day event will offer discounted adventure, travel and wellness packages, live music, a cabaret show and social media giveaways.
Phuket plan proposes taller buildings in selected zones to limit urban spread
Phuket’s proposed Comprehensive City Plan would allow buildings up to 45 metres in selected orange zones and 60 metres in red zones, while retaining a 23-metre limit in yellow zones.
Phuket teenager Nene Royal prepares for AGT 2026 final
Nene Royal, a 16-year-old student at an international school in Phuket, says she is training daily and targeting victory in the America's Got Talent 2026 final.
DMCR checks progress of Racha Yai underwater sculpture reef
The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources is reviewing the engineering and environmental suitability of new sculptures planned for an artificial reef off Racha Yai.