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Illegal cigarettes, e-cigs seized in Ratsada raid
Illegal cigarettes, e-cigs seized in Ratsada raid
PHUKET: Officials have seized nearly 30,000 illegal cigarettes and arrested one woman following a raid on a rental room in Ratsada neighbourhood, where illegal tobacco and e-cigarettes were allegedly being sold to the public, including minors.
Police intercept explosives bound for Phuket
Police intercept explosives bound for Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket police have ramped up security measures across the island following the arrest of two men found transporting explosive devices, reportedly bound for Phuket.
Drug raids net 25,000 meth pills
Drug raids net 25,000 meth pills
PHUKET: Phuket officials have carried out two major drug suppression operations, arresting six suspects and seizing more than 25,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah), firearms and multiple vehicles.
Sea turtle rescued from fishing net at Mai Khao
Sea turtle rescued from fishing net at Mai Khao
PHUKET: Rescue teams at Phuket International Airport sprang into action yesterday (June 23) after a sea turtle was found entangled in a discarded fishing net on Mai Khao Beach, near the runway.
Phuket tightens oversight of 126,000 migrant workers
Phuket tightens oversight of 126,000 migrant workers
PHUKET: Phuket officials are stepping up efforts to manage and regulate its large migrant workforce, which currently numbers around 126,980 people from Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.
Phuket Governor goes to China
Phuket Governor goes to China
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwanarat recently led a delegation to Guangdong Province, China, on a study visit focused on advanced cancer treatment, modern urban development and green technology, with the aim of improving public health services and supporting Phuket’s vision as a smart, low-carbon city.
Phuket sets world record for largest number of Hokkien noodle servings
Phuket sets world record for largest number of Hokkien noodle servings
PHUKET: Phuket has set a Guinness World Record for the largest number of people simultaneously stir-frying Hokkien noodles, marking a highlight of this year’s Phuket Peranakan Festival. 
Justice Minister visits Phuket Prison
Justice Minister visits Phuket Prison
PHUKET: Minister of Justice Pol Col Thawee Sodsong paid a formal visit to Phuket Provincial Prison on Saturday (June 21), where he presided over the opening of new support facilities, encouraged inmates and promoted a rehabilitative approach to incarceration.
More than 28,000 foreigners fined for traffic violations in Phuket
More than 28,000 foreigners fined for traffic violations in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have reported that 28,809 foreign tourists were fined for traffic violations across the island so far in 2025, with Russian visitors topping the list of offenders.
Abandoned sea gypsy ‘cultural centre’ rots in ruins
Abandoned sea gypsy ‘cultural centre’ rots in ruins
PHUKET: Ratsada Mayor Jirayut Songyot says he has no knowledge of what to do with the long-abandoned Sea Gypsy Cultural Centre on Koh Siray ‒ or how much public money has been poured into it over the past 15 years.
Turtle tangled in fishing net rescued at Karon Beach
Turtle tangled in fishing net rescued at Karon Beach
PHUKET: Marine officials rescued an endangered sea turtle after it was found entangled in a discarded fishing net on Karon Beach yesterday (June 20).
Phuket readies for Kamala tsunami drill
Phuket readies for Kamala tsunami drill
PHUKET: Wichit Sutthaso, Chief of the Phuket Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office (DDPM Phuket) has confirmed that the full-scale tsunami drill to be held in kamala this month will be held next Friday (June 27).
Phuket seminar raises concerns raised over criminal procedure amendments
Phuket seminar raises concerns raised over criminal procedure amendments
PHUKET: Senior police, legal experts and members of the public gathered in Phuket this week for a Royal Thai Police seminar to hear opinions on a draft bill to amend the Criminal Procedure Code ‒ legislation proposed by the People's Party that would give prosecutors more oversight over police investigations.
Officials seek solutions to domestic violence in Phuket
Officials seek solutions to domestic violence in Phuket
PHUKET: A total of 38 domestic violence cases were recorded in Phuket in 2024, with the majority of victims being women, according to figures released by the Phuket office of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS).
Phuket Peranakan Festival gets underway
Phuket Peranakan Festival gets underway
PHUKET: Drivers are being advised to steer clear of Phuket Old Town on Saturday evening (June 21) as the vibrant annual Phuket Peranakan Festival takes over the city with a colourful street parade and cultural celebrations.
Phuket scrambles to contain cannabis fallout
Phuket scrambles to contain cannabis fallout
PHUKET: Local officials and business leaders in Phuket are calling for urgent action to rein in the island’s sprawling cannabis problem, warning that unchecked recreational use is beginning to drive away family tourists and damage the province’s international image.
Their Majesties honour family of slain Phuket soldier with gift basket
Their Majesties honour family of slain Phuket soldier with gift basket
PHUKET: Their Majesties the King and Queen have extended their condolences and graciously sent a gift basket to the family of Private First Class (PFC) Pakom Suden, the Phuket soldier who was killed while on patrol in Thailand’s Deep South earlier this week.
Wichit Police train to contain violent offenders
Wichit Police train to contain violent offenders
PHUKET: Officers  from Wichit Police carried out a tactical training exercise yesterday (June 19) to boost their readiness in handling violent or mentally unstable offenders.
Officials demand B12mn over cargo ship reef damage
Officials demand B12mn over cargo ship reef damage
PHUKET: Thai authorities are seeking B12 million in compensation from the owners of a Myanmar cargo ship that ran aground near the Surin Islands and caused extensive damage to coral reefs.
Phuket punts for 'cannabis zones'
Phuket punts for 'cannabis zones'
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has announced that plans are in motion to have local authorities regulate where and when cannabis may be sold and consumed across the island, following a slew of complaints about the impact on local residents and tourists.