PISCES luxury catamaran service to launch in Phuket
Cape Odyssey is investing US$2 million in PISCES, a 26-metre luxury catamaran scheduled to begin offering trips from Phuket in July 2026.
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UPDATE: Patong police pursue case over alleged assault of hotel intern
Patong police say they are pursuing legal action after a 20-year-old university trainee alleged she was assaulted by supervisors at a hotel kitchen in Phuket.
Man Frees Sea Turtle Trapped in Fishing Net at Layan Beach
A man freed a sea turtle trapped in discarded fishing net at Layan Beach in Phuket and returned it to the sea, according to a July 18 post by Phuket Times.
Tourist Fined After Driving Car Onto Layan Beach in Phuket
A tourist was fined after driving a car onto Layan Beach in Cherng Talay, Phuket. Police said the driver was charged with causing nuisance or disturbance in a public place, an offense carrying a penalty of up to 10,000 baht.
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.