Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Phuket

Scam-linked yachts worth B608m to be auctioned in Phuket

The Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) is preparing to auction a 600-million-baht superyacht reportedly owned by the notorious South African financier Benjamin Mauerberger, along with a smaller vessel, in Phuket on June 23.

Bangkok Post

Proud expands pipeline with B3bn land push

SET-listed developer Proud Real Estate plans to invest 2.5-3 billion baht in new land acquisitions, buoyed by revenue expected from a luxury condominium project worth 4.15 billion baht, which achieved a 90% sales rate and was completed last month.

Bangkok Post

Phuket considers widening gateway road

Phuket is studying plans to widen the gateway road onto the island, with authorities examining options to ease congestion and improve traffic flow.

Bangkok Post

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Feuding Phuket governor and deputies transferred off the island

The cabinet on Tuesday approved the transfer of the Phuket governor to a post at the Interior Ministry, one day after Prime Minister Anutin Charvirakul signed a lightning order transferring his two deputies, in a move to end conflict inside the provincial hall.

Bangkok Post

Rediscover the Art of Gathering with the Luxury Group by Marriott International

SINGAPORE, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Luxury Group by Marriott International is launching the third edition of its Luxury Dining Series, offering curated culinary journeys under the theme "Across the Table". From August to October, the series will take place at luxury hotels including JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald…

AAP

Venomous creatures found at three Phuket beaches

Lifeguards are warning beachgoers that venomous Portuguese men o

Bangkok Post

Venomous jellyfish found at three Phuket beaches

PHUKET - Lifeguards are warning beachgoers that venomous Portuguese man-of-war jellyfish are washing up on three Phuket beaches and should be avoided.

Bangkok Post

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Phuket airport opens arrivals autogate service

Phuket Airport opened its first international arrivals autogates for use on Saturday, and immediately announced plans to double the number from 10 to 21 and reduce the number of manual immigration counters, to speed up the arrival process.

Bangkok Post

Phuket airport opens arrivals autogate service

PHUKET - Phuket Airport opened its first international arrivals autogates for use on Saturday, and immediately announced plans to double the number from 10 to 21 and reduce the number of manual immigration counters, to speed up the arrival process.

Bangkok Post

Heroin and phone smugglers caught at Phuket airport

PHUKET - Three smugglers have been caught at Phuket airport - a South African woman taking 16 kilogrammes of heroin to Uganda and two suspected scammers, Uzbeks, bringing 35 mobile phones into Thailand.

Bangkok Post

Man allows 9-year-old son to drive car on public road

A British man has been charged after allowing his nine-year-old son to drive a car on a public road in Phuket, with a concerned passerby capturing the incident on video and reporting it to police.

Bangkok Post

Krabi-Phuket seaplane services set to trial

The government plans to launch seaplane services between tourist destinations along the Andaman coast, with trial flights between Krabi and Phuket expected later this year.

Bangkok Post

Floating pier plan for Phuket's Sirinat National Park

PHUKET – A new floating pier is planned at Sirinat National Park so boat services can offer air travellers an alternative means of transport to and from nearby Phuket airport, avoiding the island's traffic-clogged roads.

Bangkok Post

Buyers shift to Phuket amid instability

Dubai-based business owner Steven Swindells has just finished a trip in Thailand in search of a second home.

Bangkok Post

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Bangkok Post

Russian accused of running illegal cosmetic clinic in Phuket

A 45-year-old Russian woman was arrested in Phuket on Saturday when police raided a large residence allegedly operating as an illegal cosmetic clinic.

Bangkok Post

Centara Karon Villas Phuket now offers a new experience

Centara Karon Villas Phuket introduces a new contemporary tropical villa experience -- combining distinctive modern design, enhanced privacy and full access to the extensive facilities of Centara Karon Resort Phuket.

Bangkok Post

Phuket airport rolls out e-gates to cut queues

Phuket airport will introduce automated passport control gates on June 13 to ease congestion and improve processing efficiency during peak travel periods.

Bangkok Post

Chatrium Phuket Rawai to open in August

Reservations are now open for Chatrium Phuket Rawai, ahead of its official opening in August. Located on the quiet shores of Rawai Beach, the resort is Chatrium Hospitality’s first property in Phuket.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Bangkok Post

Russian condo tranfers surge by 33% in first quarter

Russia was the only nationality among the top five foreign buyers by both unit transfers and transfer value to record growth in Thailand's condominium market during the first quarter of 2026, with Phuket posting the highest transaction value.

Bangkok Post

Holiday weekend revenue to top B258m

Phuket's tourism industry is seeing a strong boost during the long Vesak holiday weekend, with projected revenue exceeding 258 million baht.

Bangkok Post

Leaked Phuket chat faces scrutiny over numerous errors in names

The authenticity of a leaked Line chat alleging political interference in Phuket has been questioned after an Interior Ministry review found numerous errors, including names that did not match official election records.

Bangkok Post

PM vows chat leak inquiry

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged to investigate leaked Line chat messages allegedly showing the chief of the Department of Provincial Administration (DoPA) instructing a senior Phuket official to "help the blue party" during the recent election campaign.

Bangkok Post

Forgetful people get a lifeline with Ugreen trackers

Losing keys in the Bangkok traffic or misplacing a passport before a Phuket escape may soon feel less like a minor disaster and more like a mild inconvenience, as Ugreen rolls out its latest FineTrack 2 and FineTrack Mini 2 trackers.

AAP

Patong Stay & Dine Package at Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort

PHUKET, Thailand, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Just steps from the energy of Patong and directly opposite Patong Beach, Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort invites travelers to experience a stay that blends beachside relaxation with the vibrant atmosphere of Phuket's most popular destination. From shopping malls and local…

Bangkok Post

Phuket steps up Ebola virus fight

Authorities in Phuket have stepped up proactive disease control measures to prevent the spread of the Ebola virus, while confirming no infections have been detected in the country so far.

1 … 4 5 6 7

People

Achadthaya Chuenniran

19 stories

Kristine

19 stories

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the Interior Ministry

the Department of Provincial Administration

11 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.