Health

Karon – Phuket’s district administration and public health officials carried out a coordinated inspection of cannabis dispensaries in Karon on September 16, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to enforce licensing regulations and ensure public safety. Four shops were inspected. One establishment was formally served with a notice of license revocation. Another licensed shop was […]

Phuket – Phuket City officials are stepping up preparations to handle the surge in waste expected during the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival, scheduled for October 10–18, 2026. The festival, known for its vibrant street processions and rituals, generates significant amounts of refuse—particularly firecracker debris from the Iew Keng ceremonies held at local shrines. Mayor Supachok […]

Phuket – Officials from the Upper Andaman Marine and Coastal Resources Research Center (MCRC) inspected Nai Thon Beach in Phuket following reports on social media that a tourist had been injured by a jellyfish sting. On September 9, 2026, when the team arrived, red warning flags were already in place due to rough seas. No […]

Phuket – Authorities in Phuket have launched a sweeping campaign to regulate cannabis businesses, aiming to raise industry standards, ensure compliance with the law, and protect both residents and tourists. The initiative combines strict enforcement with consultation from business operators to foster fairness and safety. Deputy Governor Pol. Lt. Col. Khetarat Chansilp, acting as security […]

Patong – Police in Patong have tracked down a Kuwaiti national accused of spraying a pharmacist with a substance that caused severe physical reactions, including slurred speech, loss of balance, rapid heartbeat, and near collapse. Our previous story: A pharmacist working at a drugstore in Patong has issued a public warning after claiming he was […]

Phuket — Officials in Phuket have launched proceedings to revoke the license of a cannabis shop in Wichit Subdistrict, following complaints and a subsequent inspection that uncovered multiple violations of operating conditions. The inspection on Friday (August 7th) came after local residents reported gatherings and cannabis smoking inside the establishment, raising concerns about public nuisance. […]

Phuket – Phuket City Police, in coordination with the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office, executed a search warrant and arrested a 25-year-old woman for illegally selling unlicensed weight-loss products online. Official told the Phuket Express. The suspect, identified as Ms. “Ploy” (alias), was apprehended in a rented room in Rassada Subdistrict, Muang District, Phuket. Officers […]

Phuket – A chlorine tank explosion at the Phuket Municipal Waterworks on Damrong Road, Talad Yai. The incident occurred at approximately 1:15 p.m., prompting an immediate response from provincial and municipal leaders. Governor Chotnarin Kerdsom, accompanied by Worath Surawadee, head of the Phuket Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office, Muang District Chief Siwatch Rawangkul, and […]

Phuket – Authorities in Phuket have intensified their crackdown on unlicensed cannabis businesses, raiding four shops in the city center and seizing products valued at more than 2.9 million baht. Five suspects were arrested during the coordinated operation. The integrated task force — comprising provincial and district officials, the Phuket Public Health Office, the Internal […]

Phuket – Immigration Police raided two cannabis shops in Kata Beach, uncovering illegal sales operated by foreign nationals and seizing contraband valued at more than 500,000 baht. The Phuket Immigration told the Phuket Express. The crackdown on Thursday (July 16th) qas part of a nationwide policy to root out foreign nationals who enter Thailand illegally, evade […]