Earthquake Felt in Phuket After Tremor Strikes Northern Sumatra
Phuket – Residents in parts of Phuket reported feeling tremors late Wednesday morning after a moderate earthquake struck off the northern coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. The quake, recorded at 11:18 AM local time, registered a magnitude of 5.1 at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers. The epicenter was located about 381 kilometers southwest of Satun […]
Crackdown on Illegal Work at Phuket’s Downtown Market Leads to One Arrest, Many Evade...
Phuket – Authorities launched a pre-dawn raid on Phuket’s bustling Downtown Market after receiving complaints that foreign nationals were illegally operating stalls in violation of Thai labor laws. The operation, dubbed “Dawn at Downtown”, began in the early morning on weekend. The raid was carried out jointly by the Phuket Provincial Employment Office and police […]
Phuket Police Arrest Thai Woman in Drug Bust
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A special operations carried out a successful drug suppression operation in the heart of Phuket Town, arresting a 44‑year‑old woman in possession of...
Five Russian Tourists Arrested After Violent Outburst in Phuket Old Town
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Phuket police have detained five Russian nationals following a late-night disturbance that shocked locals and tourists in the island’s bustling city center.
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Phuket Municipality Urged to Suspend Waste Deliveries Following Landfill Fire – VIDEO
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Phuket City Municipality has 'requested' all local administrative organizations and private operators across the province to temporarily halt the delivery of solid waste...
Phuket Welcomes Chinese New Year with Dazzling Festival
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Twin 40-Meter Fire Dragons Illuminate Old Town, Drawing Thousands of Visitors
Phuket launched its spectacular Chinese New Year celebration, known locally as the “Month Three...
Phuket Commerce Office Clarifies Ceramic Shop Entry Fee Controversy
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The Phuket Provincial Commerce Office has addressed public concerns over a ceramic shop in the Old Town charging visitors a 40-baht entry fee,...
Phuket Hosts First Grand Ganesh Chaturthi
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Phuket’s historic Old Town was transformed into a tapestry of devotion, culture, and celebration as the island hosted its first-ever Ganesh Chaturthi festival...
Women’s Volleyball World Championship Hosted in Phuket
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Phuket Shines on the Global Stage as Host of the 2025 Women’s Volleyball World Championship. A Week of Sporting Excellence Sparks Joy and...
Chaotic Clash at Phuket Festival: Teens Arrested with Weapons
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A festive evening at Saphan Hin turned chaotic late on Tuesday (July 29th) when rival teen groups clashed in a violent confrontation,...
