Motorist escorts ambulance through Phuket traffic to hospital
A motorist helped clear a route for an ambulance carrying a patient from Kathu Waterfall to PPAO Hospital in Ratsada.
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Phuket taxi driver refunds B2,700 to Australian tourist after overcharging case
A Phuket taxi driver refunded B2,700 to an Australian tourist after reportedly charging B3,500 for a journey from the airport to Chalong.
Patong ride-hailing driver says four foreign passengers sprayed substance at her
A ride-hailing driver was hospitalised after becoming dizzy, weak and short of breath while carrying four foreign passengers in Patong.
Phuket’s Kathu–Patong expressway tunnel targeted to open in October 2031
Thailand’s Expressway Authority plans to begin construction of the B16.757 billion Kathu–Patong route in October 2027, with travel time projected to fall from 30 minutes to five.
UPDATE: Phuket expressway’s Kathu–Patong phase headed for Cabinet approval in December 2026
EXAT plans to seek Cabinet approval in December 2026 for the B16.757 billion Kathu–Patong phase, with construction targeted for October 2027; The Phuket News reports EXAT is preparing about B20 billion in infrastructure-fund financing.
Phuket expressway’s Kathu-Patong phase targeted for Q3 2027 tender
Thailand’s Expressway Authority expects Cabinet approval for the B16.757 billion first phase in December 2026, with construction planned to start in October 2027.
UPDATE: Thailand expands checks on four bodies at Chachoengsao Jewish cemetery
Thai authorities are checking the identities and causes of death of four bodies at a Chachoengsao Jewish cemetery under a two-day deadline, while reviewing licensing, a proposed move to Bangkok and alleged business links.
Thailand expects 250,000 Chinese visitors during 2026 Golden Week, with direct flights to Phuket
Thailand expects about 250,000 Chinese visitors during the 2026 Golden Week period, with increased direct flight capacity including services to Phuket.
Thai FDA warns Phuket consumers after B52 million unregistered peptide seizure
Thai authorities seized unregistered peptide injections and equipment worth more than B52 million in Nonthaburi after a parent raised concerns about an online seller.
TransNusa begins direct Bali-Phuket service with full inaugural flight
TransNusa’s first Bali-Phuket flight arrived with 174 passengers on 9 September, with daily service scheduled to begin on 3 October.
Sondhi leads Bangkok protest as campaign raises Phuket Chabad concerns
Sondhi Limthongkul led a protest outside the Israeli embassy in Bangkok on 10 September, calling for scrutiny of land holdings and Chabad centres amid Phuket-related concerns.