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Nine-year-old Phuket student wins two global coding titles in Rome

Nine-year-old Pawint “Pace” Phatthanavekin of True Coding School Phuket won two Global Champion titles and ranked No. 1 in the world in coding at the 2026 International STEM Olympiad & Coding Olympiad Grand Final in Rome.

Phuket Nine-Year-Old Wins Two World Coding Titles

A nine-year-old Grade 3 student from Phuket has won two world titles at the 2026 International STEM Olympiad and Coding Olympiad in Rome, competing against more than 38,000 contestants from 153 countries.

Proud Group and Hilton to Develop 246-Room Hotel at Andamanda Phuket

Proud Group and Hilton will develop Andamanda Voyage Phuket, a 246-room Curio Collection by Hilton resort inside Andamanda Phuket, with an opening planned for late 2026.

Phuket Jet Ski Crackdown Fines 23 Operators for Using Unlicensed Vessels

Authorities fined 23 people 10,000 baht each in Phuket’s first jet ski enforcement operation for using vessels before receiving licences, with further inspections planned.

Online Backlash Follows Complaint About Tiny Grilled Shrimp Bought in Patong

A Facebook post alleging that a seafood shop in Phuket repeatedly reheated unsold food has triggered online criticism after photographs showed extremely small grilled shrimp said to have been bought in Patong.

Dusit signs deal for ASAI Patong Phuket hotel, targeted to open in 2029

Dusit Thani has signed a management agreement for ASAI Patong Phuket, an 85-room lifestyle hotel in central Patong scheduled to open in 2029.

Fact-check examines claim that Phuket has more than 200,000 migrant workers

A fact-check report is examining a claim that Phuket has more than 200,000 migrant workers in total, including both registered and unregistered workers.

Phuket Teen, 16, Performs ‘Zombie’ on America’s Got Talent

A 16-year-old singer from Phuket, known as “Nong Nene,” performed the rock song “Zombie” on America’s Got Talent and won praise from the audience and judges, according to the source.

Phuket restaurant owner disputes tourist’s claim of hair in tom yum after payment refusal

A Rawai restaurant owner said a foreign customer refused to pay after claiming he found a hair in tom yum, but she disputed the allegation and said she had never faced such an incident in more than 10 years of business.

ONCB says Loei was origin of heroin shipment intercepted in Phuket in May

Thai narcotics authorities said parcels sent from Loei were also the origin of six kilogrammes of heroin intercepted in Phuket in May.

Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort launches Superior Triple Room

Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort has launched a new Superior Triple Room aimed at meeting growing demand from friend groups and family travelers in Patong.