Phuket

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 […]

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- Immigration police in Phuket have arrested a 48‑year‑old American fugitive wanted in Texas, after U.S. authorities alerted Thai officials to his presence in the country. The suspect, identified as Brad, was apprehended outside his residence in Talad Nuea, Phuket, by a special operations team led by Acting Police Major Adisorn Boonchum of Phuket Immigration. […]