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.
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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.
Nam-ing Sutthida wins Miss Universe Phuket 2026 crown
Nam-ing Sutthida Iadpoo was crowned Miss Universe Phuket 2026 in the pageant final at Novotel Phuket City Phokeethra and will represent Phuket at Miss Universe Thailand 2026.
Phuket community mourns death of Carole Anne Dux as family announces July 8 requiem mass
Carole Anne Dux has died, her family announced, with a requiem mass to be held at St Joseph’s Church in Cherng Talay at 1pm on July 8.
Phuket opens auction for 503 lucky licence plates
Registration has opened in Phuket for a two-day auction of 503 lucky licence plates, with online and in-person bidding scheduled for July 11 and 12.
Phuket opens one-stop center for hotel and entertainment venue licensing
Phuket has launched a one-stop consultation and licensing service for hotel and entertainment venue operators, with daily service through 2 July 2026.
Jatuporn says Phuket transfers reflect need for tougher action on entrenched local interests
Jatuporn Prompan said the transfer of Phuket's governor and two deputy governors reflected deep-rooted governance problems in a province shaped by powerful land and tourism interests.
Weerasak denies Patong mafia claim, says he never collected protection money
Weerasak has denied allegations that he is a Patong mafia figure and said he never collected protection money, adding that he has information about the real collector and will present it in court.
British Father Charged After Letting 9-Year-Old Son Steer Car in Phuket
A British man in Phuket has been charged after a viral video showed his nine-year-old son steering a moving car on Chao Fa West Road in Wichit.