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American man charged for traveling to Phuket for sex with minors
American man charged for traveling to Phuket for sex with minors
Monday 24 November 2025 09:16 AM
PHUKET: An American man has been indicted on seven federal child-sex charges in the US after travelling to Phuket to abuse minors.
Social Development Minister pledges stronger protection for sea gypsy rights
Social Development Minister pledges stronger protection for sea gypsy rights
Monday 24 November 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Minister of Social Development and Human Security Akkhara Prompow visited the sea gypsy community at Laem Tukkae on Koh Siray, Rastada, on Saturday (Nov 22) to join the 15th Chao Lay Ethnic Family Reunion and reaffirm the government’s commitment to protecting the rights and cultural heritage of Thailand’s sea gypsy communities.
Patong steps up fight against illegal beach chair operators
Patong steps up fight against illegal beach chair operators
Sunday 23 November 2025 02:00 PM
PHUKET: Seven beach chair operators were charged for illegally placing chairs and umbrellas outside the designated service zones on Patong Beach this week as Patong Municipality ramped up its efforts to curtail beach chair ”creeps”.
Phuket MP urges new governor to probe Phromthep land encroachment
Phuket MP urges new governor to probe Phromthep land encroachment
Sunday 23 November 2025 10:30 AM
PHUKET: Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee has called on newly appointed Phuket Governor Nirat Phongsitthaworn and relevant agencies to urgently investigate alleged encroachment on public land and protected forest within the Laem Phromthep Wildlife Reserve.
Phuket Airport earns Level 2 carbon-reduction accreditation
Phuket Airport earns Level 2 carbon-reduction accreditation
Sunday 23 November 2025 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport has been awarded Level 2 “Reduction” under the global Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme, recognising the airport’s measurable progress in cutting greenhouse gas emissions across its operations.
Phuket Immigration spells out ‘visa-free’ crackdown
Phuket Immigration spells out ‘visa-free’ crackdown
Sunday 23 November 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Immigration officials in Phuket have begun enforcing some of the toughest screening measures in years as the national crackdown on so-called “visa runners” intensifies, with officers warning that repeated visa-free entries, unclear travel plans and suspicious behaviour will now almost certainly lead to denial of entry.
Social Development Minister launches ‘MSD Near You’ project in Phuket
Social Development Minister launches ‘MSD Near You’ project in Phuket
Saturday 22 November 2025 11:30 AM
PHUKET: Minister of Social Development and Human Security Akkhara Prompow arrived in Phuket yesterday (Nov 21) to launch a nationwide outreach campaign aimed at supporting vulnerable groups and improving access to state welfare.
Culture Minister opens Sea Gypsy Reunion, Muslim community events
Culture Minister opens Sea Gypsy Reunion, Muslim community events
Saturday 22 November 2025 11:00 AM
PHUKET: Culture Minister Sabida Thaiseth yesterday (Nov 21) presided over two major cultural events in Phuket, highlighting the government’s push to protect ethnic rights and strengthen community-based education.
Assistant Minister pushes four key Phuket development projects
Assistant Minister pushes four key Phuket development projects
Saturday 22 November 2025 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office Aree Krainara arrived in Phuket yesterday (Nov 21) to accelerate four priority projects aimed at boosting tourism, strengthening infrastructure and improving the quality of life for local residents.
Corrections Dept highlights LGBTQ+ inclusion at Phuket expo
Corrections Dept highlights LGBTQ+ inclusion at Phuket expo
Saturday 22 November 2025 09:30 AM
PHUKET: The Department of Corrections used the opening of the 19th Southern Royal Products Exhibition last night (Nov 21) to highlight its ongoing policy of respecting sexual diversity and supporting rehabilitation through vocational skills.
Work begins on burying Bangla power lines, telecom cables
Work begins on burying Bangla power lines, telecom cables
Saturday 22 November 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Work on a major underground cable project covering five key roads in Patong, with a budget of more than B224 million and starting with Bangla Rd, is underway and is expected to finish in January. 
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bangla Tourist Assault, Miss Universe 2025 Crowned In Thailand || Nov 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bangla Tourist Assault, Miss Universe 2025 Crowned In Thailand || Nov 21
Friday 21 November 2025 06:57 PM
PHUKET XTRA - November 21 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Culture Minister inspects final preparations for Thailand Biennale
Culture Minister inspects final preparations for Thailand Biennale
Friday 21 November 2025 02:13 PM
PHUKET: Culture Minister Sabida Thaiset arrived on the island today (Nov 21) to review final preparations for the Thailand Biennale, Phuket 2025, ahead of the international contemporary art festival’s opening ceremony at Saphan Hin Public Park on Nov 29.
Phuket Governor talks to own PR team
Phuket Governor talks to own PR team
Friday 21 November 2025 01:34 PM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Phongsitthaworn has outlined a new provincial public relations policy aimed at strengthening coordination across state media agencies to ensure government information reaches the public clearly, accurately and on time.
Tourist assaulted near Bangla Rd
Tourist assaulted near Bangla Rd
Friday 21 November 2025 12:35 PM
PHUKET: A tourist was assaulted near the beach end of Bangla Rd in the early hours of this morning (Nov 21), with Patong Police arresting a Thai man who officers say had been disturbing multiple visitors along the busy nightlife strip.
Phuket-bound suspect linked to multiple online fraud cases
Phuket-bound suspect linked to multiple online fraud cases
Friday 21 November 2025 09:30 AM
PHUKET: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has arrested a 27-year-old man wanted on five separate warrants for online fraud, computer crime offences and assault, after tracking him to a bus travelling from Bangkok to Phuket.
Nighttime checkpoints net 11 for drugs
Nighttime checkpoints net 11 for drugs
Friday 21 November 2025 09:05 AM
PHUKET: Thalang District officials mounted coordinated night-time checkpoints on Wednesday (Nov 19) as part of a nationwide drive to suppress influential figures, illegal drugs, gambling, human trafficking and other crimes under Ministry of Interior policy.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Record Rainfall In Phuket This Year || Nov 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Record Rainfall In Phuket This Year || Nov 20
Thursday 20 November 2025 06:27 PM
PHUKET XTRA - November 20 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket rainfall hits records
Phuket rainfall hits records
Thursday 20 November 2025 02:07 PM
PHUKET: Rainfall recorded in Phuket has already surpassed both last year’s total and the province’s 30-year annual average, with the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) reporting 2,590.9 millimetres of rain between Jan 1 and Nov 19, 2025.
Hookah-selling shop near Phuket school raided
Hookah-selling shop near Phuket school raided
Thursday 20 November 2025 01:15 PM
PHUKET: A food and beverage shop located near an educational institution in Kathu has been shut down and its operator arrested after a provincial special operations unit discovered the venue was illegally selling hookahs, tobacco and alcohol.

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