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UPDATE: Phuket immigration revokes British man’s visa after alleged assault on tuk-tuk driver in Patong

Phuket immigration authorities revoked the visa of a 33-year-old British man accused of assaulting a tuk-tuk driver in Patong and said deportation proceedings will follow.

22 foreign workers detained at Chalong construction site in Phuket

Phuket officials said 22 foreign workers detained at a Chalong construction site were taken for identity checks and legal proceedings as investigators widened scrutiny to company structures and possible nominee arrangements.

22 illegal foreign workers arrested at Phuket construction site

Phuket authorities arrested 22 illegal foreign workers, including 19 Chinese nationals, at a construction site in Muang district and expanded the investigation to examine possible nominee ownership of the companies involved.

Thailand visa shift seen as unlikely to deter Indian travel to Phuket

Thailand’s planned end to 60-day visa-free entry for Indians is not expected to seriously weaken demand for Phuket, with travel operators saying visa-on-arrival should remain sufficient for most visitors.

UPDATE: Russian fugitive wanted over B150mn fraud arrested in Phuket

Thai police said a Russian man identified only as Igor was arrested at a luxury villa in Phuket on Saturday, June 13, under an Interpol Red Notice over alleged fraud and document forgery causing more than 150 million baht in losses.

Phuket alcohol sales ban set for Visakha Bucha holiday

Most alcohol sales in Phuket will be banned from 12am Sunday, May 31, to 12am Monday, June 1, for Visakha Bucha Day, while some licensed venues remain exempt.

Tourism operators support return to 30-day visa-free stays as Phuket tracks market shifts

Tourism operators have supported Thailand’s return to 30-day visa-free stays, with Phuket figures saying the change should have limited impact overall despite softer arrivals from some markets.

Indian Man Arrested on Koh Phangan for Visa Overstay, Drug Offenses After Firearms Videos Surface

Police on Koh Phangan arrested a 33-year-old Indian man on visa overstay and drug charges after online videos showed him firing firearms, authorities said.

Police question Ghanaian man found sleeping at Wat Chalong in Phuket

Police in Phuket questioned a Ghanaian man after reports that he had been sleeping for several days inside Wat Chalong.

Phuket Businesses Support End of Thailand’s 60-Day Visa-Free Stay Policy

Private sector leaders in Phuket have supported the end of Thailand’s 60-day visa-free stay policy, saying a return to stays of about 30 days may cause only a manageable short-term dip in tourism.

Phuket revokes Austrian man’s visa after repeated disturbances in Rawai

Phuket immigration officers revoked the visa of a 39-year-old Austrian man after videos showed him blocking roads in Rawai and asking people for money, with investigators also finding he had not attended activities linked to his student visa.