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Phuket Announces Migrant Worker Training Without Enforcement
Phuket is offering training to Thai employers on migrant worker regulations to ease pressure on public health services, though officials have not announced enforcement measures against illegal hiring or non-compliance.
Artist Takes Legal Action Against Copycat Coco Shop
Pithaya, owner of a popular coco drink shop, is taking legal action against a competitor who copied her brand's distinctive colors, fonts, and design, saying the issue is about intellectual property theft rather than preventing others from
Phuket Luxury Property Sales Jump 45 Percent
PHUKET: Phuket’s luxury residential property market recorded strong growth in the first half of 2026, with sales rising more than 45% compared with the same period last year, according to property consultant CBRE Thailand.
Phuket Landfill Overflowing as Daily Waste Mounts
Phuket's landfill has exceeded capacity as the province struggles to handle 1,200-1,300 tonnes of daily waste, according to City Mayor Suppachoke Laongphet.
Air India Expands Pilot Testing After Phuket Incident
PHUKET: Air India has voluntarily launched a testing programme covering all of its pilots, going beyond existing regulatory requirements, as scrutiny continues following a Phuket-Delhi flight incident earlier this month.
Phuket Hotel Fair Offers 2,500 Jobs for High Season
PHUKET: More than 1,000 job seekers attended the Phuket Hotel Job Fair 2026 on Tuesday (Aug 18), with more than 2,500 positions offered by businesses preparing for increased labour demand during the high season.
Neighbors Complain as Woman Keeps Over 20 Barking Dogs
A 72-year-old resident in Pattaya's Jomtien Beach area filed a complaint after a neighbor kept over 20 barking dogs, disrupting the community. Pattaya officials mediated and secured an agreement to relocate the dogs to a new property once i
Phuket Hotel Market Faces Growing Luxury Competition
PHUKET: Competition among hotels in Phuket is set to intensify as most new rooms entering the market over the next three years are positioned in the luxury and upscale segments, according to Knight Frank Thailand.
Kanchanaburi Builds Football Legacy After League Demotion
Kanchanaburi FC was relegated to Thai League 2 after a disappointing first season despite big spending and star signings, but the club is rebuilding aggressively under South Korean coach Park Hang-seo with 14 new recruits and promotion as i
Phuket Probes Israeli Businesses Over Thai Customer Access
Phuket authorities are investigating Israeli-operated businesses in Patong for allegedly refusing to serve Thai customers and potentially using Thai nominees to hide foreign ownership.
Phuket Official Seeks Limits on Migrant Birth Benefits
Phuket's PPAO president has asked the Labour Ministry to limit maternity benefits for migrant workers and require full health insurance for their dependents, citing strain on the province's public services.
Myanmar Woman Gives Birth in Rental Room; Rescue Workers Assist
A 37-year-old Myanmar woman delivered a baby boy in her rental room in Ang Thong province on August 18, with rescue workers providing emergency care before transferring both mother and infant to hospital.