Phuket – Authorities and rescue teams are continuing their urgent search for a Moroccan tourist who went missing after entering the water at Kata Beach since yesterday evening (September 14th). Local officials visited the temporary rescue command center set up along the beach to monitor the situation and provide encouragement to the teams working tirelessly […]

Phuket – Oversight of foreign investment in Phuket has intensified after the House Committee on Commerce and Intellectual Property conducted a field visit on September 14, 2026, to examine economic activity and foreign-owned businesses in the province. The committee, led by Chairman Samrit Tantanasap, identified four key issues requiring urgent attention: nominee businesses, foreign land ownership […]

Phuket — On September 14, 2026m the streets of Phuket’s Old Town came alive as the province celebrated the second annual Ganesh Chaturthi Festival, a vibrant cultural event that highlighted the spiritual and artistic ties between Thailand and India. Presided over by Governor Chotnarin Kerdsom, the opening ceremony drew officials, community leaders, and international guests, […]

Phuket – Police have arrested a 52 years old male Chinese national wanted in his home country after overstaying his visa by nearly eight years. Authorities identified the suspect as Mr. Yong, 52, who was apprehended around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday (September 13th) near a residence on Chao Fah Road in Phuket Town. Officers from […]

Phuket – The Governor of Phuket has directed a comprehensive investigation into the operations of Chabad Patong, with a strict deadline of seven days to deliver findings. The probe will cover land ownership, land-use permits, building construction approvals, and commercial licensing connected to the organization. The order follows remarks by Deputy Interior Minister Polpree Suwanchawee, […]

Phuket –  Provincial officials in Phuket carried out a late-night inspection of the entertainment venue “Sod” in Talad Nuea, Muang District, following complaints of loud music and alleged drug use. The operation began at 11:30 p.m. on weekend. Led by Apichat Chantrawong, Security Division Chief of Muang District, the team tested employees and randomly selected […]

Phuket— A planned Rosh Hashanah dinner at the Chabad Center in Patong was abruptly canceled on September 11, following security concerns raised by Israeli officials. The decision came after hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the center, voicing opposition to the Jewish New Year celebration. Our previous stories: A local activist group, Protect Phuket Land, has […]

Phuket – Police in Patong have arrested two suspects and seized a significant quantity of narcotics following a raid on a rental room in Patong. Investigators from Patong Police Station executed the search on a property located along Rat-U-Thit 200 Year Road in Patong. Inside, officers detained a 19‑year‑old woman and a 47‑year‑old man. The […]

Phuket – Phuket has lost one of its most dedicated voices in journalism. Senior reporter Yongyos Pruksarak, widely known as “Ko Ha”, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of integrity and service to the community. As the founder of the Phuket Post newspaper and its online platform, Ko Ha was recognized for his unwavering […]

Phuket — On September 14, 2026m the streets of Phuket’s Old Town came alive as the province celebrated the second annual Ganesh Chaturthi Festival, a vibrant cultural event that highlighted the spiritual and artistic ties between Thailand and India. Presided over by Governor Chotnarin Kerdsom, the opening ceremony drew officials, community leaders, and international guests, […]

Phuket— A planned Rosh Hashanah dinner at the Chabad Center in Patong was abruptly canceled on September 11, following security concerns raised by Israeli officials. The decision came after hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the center, voicing opposition to the Jewish New Year celebration. Our previous stories: A local activist group, Protect Phuket Land, has […]

Patong-  Local officials in Phuket coordinated a multi-agency operation this afternoon to ensure public safety during a protest against the planned Jewish New Year festival organized by Chabad Patong. Our previous stories: A local activist group, Protect Phuket Land, has formally petitioned provincial authorities to reconsider the upcoming Jewish New Year festival, Rosh Hashana, scheduled […]

Phuket – The Chabad Patong community has confirmed plans to proceed with its Rosh Hashana (Jewish New Year) celebration on September 11, despite mounting opposition from local activist groups. Organizers agreed to scale back the event’s scope and duration following tense negotiations with provincial authorities. Our previous stories: A local activist group, Protect Phuket Land, has formally […]

Phuket – Phuket Province is preparing to welcome devotees and visitors to the Second Ganesh Chaturthi Festival, set to take place from September 14–18, 2026. Organized by the Shree Manta Ganapati Temple of Phuket, the five‑day celebration will honor Lord Ganesha, the revered remover of obstacles, through sacred rituals, cultural performances, and vibrant processions. The […]

Phuket Tourism Surges: 8 Million Visitors, ฿310 Billion Revenue in 7 Months Phuket – Phuket’s tourism industry continues to demonstrate resilience, with new markets emerging even as overall visitor numbers show a slight dip. According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket Office, the island welcomed 8,096,059 visitors between January and July 2026, a […]

Phuket– Police has arrested a woman who posed as a luxury villa booking agent in Phuket. The suspect allegedly defrauded both Thai and foreign tourists by collecting advance payments for villa reservations and then disappearing with the money. Authorities revealed she was wanted under three separate arrest warrants for similar fraud cases, with damages exceeding […]

Phuket – Phuket authorities are pressing forward with a sweeping campaign against unlawful land holdings by foreign investors, sending 39 cases to police investigators and examining an additional 317 suspected violations. Governor Chotnarin Kedsom, chairing the second provincial police committee meeting of 2026, confirmed that the province is enforcing the Interior Ministry’s urgent directive to […]

Phuket— Deputy Interior Minister Polpree Suwanchawee has intensified efforts to dismantle nominee business structures in Thailand, leading a high-profile inspection of hotels in Phuket suspected of foreign-controlled ownership. The campaign underscores the government’s stance that “Thailand’s land must belong to Thai people.” During the inspection of hotels across three districts in Phuket, authorities discovered three […]