Regional

Phuket hotel operators take legal vacuum fight to Parliament

Over 5,600 Phuket hotels are caught in a legal licensing vacuum, prompting small and medium-sized operators to escalate their dispute to Parliament after years of struggling to formalize their businesses.

5d ago The Phuket News

PHUKET: Small and medium-sized hotel operators in Phuket have taken their long-running licensing dispute to Parliament, warning that a legal vacuum has left more than 5,600 hotels unable to apply for or renew hotel business licences despite years of efforts to bring operators into the legal system.

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House committee talks nominees, but not corruption

A House committee investigating corruption visited Phuket to examine illegal land encroachment and foreign nominee companies, though its official report omitted reference to ongoing corruption allegations in the province.

5d ago The Phuket News

PHUKET: A House committee tasked with investigating corruption and official misconduct has visited Phuket to examine illegal encroachment on public land and the use of foreign nominee companies, but an official report of the meeting made no reference to the corruption allegations currently engulfing the province.

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Minister Orders Tough Action on Illegal Jet Skis and Taxis in Phuket

Deputy Transport Minister Sapphasit Boonyamanee launched a crackdown on unlicensed jet skis and illegal taxis in Phuket, inspecting operations at Patong Beach to strengthen safety standards during peak tourist season.

5d ago The Phuket Express

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Phuket – Deputy Transport Minister Sapphasit Boonyamanee led a comprehensive inspection in Phuket today, reinforcing safety standards across land, sea, and air transport services to boost tourist confidence during the high season. The first stop was Patong Beach, where the minister examined jet ski operations. Authorities focused on unlicensed vessels, expired permits, and unauthorized services […] Minister Orders Tough Action on Illegal Jet Skis and Taxis in Phuket -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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Police

Mystery Parcel in Phuket Leads to 20,000 Meth Pills Seized

Police arrested two suspects and seized 20,000 methamphetamine pills after intercepting a suspicious parcel left by a roadside in Phuket on Friday.

5d ago The Phuket Express

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Phuket – Police in Phuket uncovered a major drug operation after intercepting a suspicious parcel left by the roadside, leading to the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of 20,000 methamphetamine pills. On Friday (June 27th) investigators from Phuket City Police Station launched a covert surveillance operation after receiving reports of a package abandoned […] Mystery Parcel in Phuket Leads to 20,000 Meth Pills Seized -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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Phuket Provincial Administrative Chief Officer Arrested in Alleged National Exam Bribery Case

Phuket's Provincial Administrative Chief Officer was arrested on bribery charges related to local government recruitment exams following an Anti-Corruption Police investigation.

6d ago The Phuket Express

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PHUKET – Thailand’s Anti-Corruption Police have arrested the Phuket Provincial Administrative Chief Officer, Mr. Rungreung Thimabutr, on allegations of soliciting bribes linked to local government recruitment exams. The arrest was carried out on June 26th, 2026, under a warrant issued by the Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases, Region 9. Authorities allege that Mr. […] Phuket Provincial Administrative Chief Officer Arrested in Alleged National Exam Bribery Case -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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Tourism

When road trips go everywhere except according to plan

A traveler plans an easy three-week road trip through Central America, driving from Guatemala to Panama across six countries to explore colonial towns, volcanoes, and national parks.

5d ago The Phuket News Life

After a year of rugged travel, I made a suggestion to Patrick. “Let’s do an easy trip.” My definition of easy was a leisurely three-week road trip through Central America. We would start in Panajachel on Guatemala’s Lake Atitlán and meander through six countries before finishing in Panama City. One car. One driver. Colonial towns, volcanoes, national parks.

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Regional

Phuket City Pride 2026: A Celebration of Unity and Diversity

Over 2,000 people marched in Phuket City Pride 2026 on June 27, celebrating unity and diversity under the theme "We Are One: Love as One" at the Charter Bank intersection in Phuket Town.

6d ago The Phuket Express

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Phuket- Phuket City burst into color on June 27th as more than 2,000 people joined the Phuket City Pride 2026 parade under the theme “We Are One: Love as One.” The event, held at the Charter Bank intersection in Phuket Town, showcased the province’s commitment to equality, inclusivity, and its image as a world-class tourism […] Phuket City Pride 2026: A Celebration of Unity and Diversity -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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Phuket Beaches Under Scrutiny: Anti-Corruption Committee Tackles Access Fees

An anti-corruption committee is investigating unauthorized beach access fees and land disputes in Phuket after complaints from residents and tourists about restricted shoreline access and illegal toll collections.

6d ago The Phuket Express

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Phuket – The House of Representatives’ Committee on Anti-Corruption and Misconduct has intensified its investigation into public land disputes in Phuket, following mounting complaints from residents and tourists about restricted access to beaches, unauthorized toll collections, and forest encroachment. Led by Committee Chairman Arsapol Sorntraiphop, alongside Deputy Chairman Preeti Charoensilp, Committee Spokesperson Thanathan Pramoonpong, and […] Phuket Beaches Under Scrutiny: Anti-Corruption Committee Tackles Access Fees -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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Police

Patong Police Arrest Trio for Nighttime Copper Wire Theft

Patong police arrested three Thai nationals for stealing copper wire and electrical equipment from abandoned buildings in the Patong-Karon area during nighttime operations.

6d ago The Phuket Express

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Phuket – Investigators from Patong Police Station successfully apprehended three Thai nationals accused of stealing electrical equipment and copper wiring from abandoned buildings in the Patong–Karon area. The operation, led by Acting Police Colonel Korakrit Khanthakhru, Superintendent of Patong Police Station, and Police Lieutenant Colonel Suchart Chumphusang, Deputy Superintendent of Investigation, took place at approximately […] Patong Police Arrest Trio for Nighttime Copper Wire Theft -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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Parliamentary Committee Probes Encroachment at Nui Beach

A parliamentary committee inspected Nui Beach in Karon to investigate alleged encroachment into national forest reserves and assess environmental damage in the disputed area.

6d ago The Phuket Express

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Phuket – The House Committee on Land, Natural Resources, and Environment, led by Chairwoman Kulwalee Nopparatbodhi, conducted a field inspection at Nui Beach in Karon, following mounting concerns over alleged encroachment into national forest reserves. The visit was to verify facts, monitor legal proceedings, and assess the ecological impact in an area that has become […] Parliamentary Committee Probes Encroachment at Nui Beach -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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Police

International Schools Checked as Phuket Targets Illegal Nominee Businesses

Phuket police launched a crackdown on nominee businesses and illegal land occupation, including inspections of international schools as part of efforts to combat organized crime.

6d ago The Phuket Express

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Phuket— Law enforcement in Phuket has launched a sweeping crackdown on nominee businesses and illegal land occupation, reinforcing the government’s national security agenda and targeting organized crime in local communities including International Schools. The operation, directed by Pol. Maj. Gen. Sinlert Sukhum, Commander of Phuket Provincial Police, and Pol. Col. Surasak Jaidee, Superintendent of Chalong […] International Schools Checked as Phuket Targets Illegal Nominee Businesses -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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