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Phuket Andaman FC has held its traditional pre-season press conference, officially confirming the club’s readiness for the 2026/2027 BYD DOLPHIN LEAGUE 3 season and calling on Phuket residents to support their local team. The event took place on September 10 at Robinson Lifestyle Thalang. Journalists were introduced to the club’s updated kit and key players and had an opportunity to ask questions of the management and coaching staff. The club has not yet published a final lis

A Jewish New Year celebration planned by Chabad Patong will go ahead tomorrow, September 11, despite calls from a Phuket residents’ group to cancel the event over concerns about possible violence and security risks. The decision follows a petition submitted by the Protect Phuket Land Group, which had urged provincial authorities to stop the celebration at Chabad House Patong and a hotel in the area. The group expressed concern that the gathering, originally expected to attrac

A Phuket residents’ group has called on provincial authorities to cancel a planned Rosh Hashanah celebration in Patong, warning that security concerns and tensions surrounding the event could lead to protests and possible unrest. Members of the Protect Phuket Land Group, led by Saichon Nuchet, submitted a letter to the Phuket governor at Phuket Provincial Hall at around 10am on September 8. The petition objects to a Jewish New Year celebration planned by Chabad Patong for Sep

Phuket authorities are moving to speed up and improve the certification process for foreign student visas in an effort to reduce overstay cases and make the system more efficient. The first meeting of a newly established committee responsible for redesigning the student visa certification system was held at the Chanpanwa Conference Room at Phuket Provincial Hall. The session was chaired by Deputy Governor Romdon Hayiawa. The committee was established on the orders of Phuket G

Cannabis dispensaries across Phuket are facing tighter regulatory scrutiny after authorities revoked 35 licences and suspended another 112, according to figures presented at a recent provincial economic committee meeting. The figures were discussed during the sixth meeting of the Joint Public-Private Sector Committee for Solving Economic Problems in Phuket for fiscal year 2026. The meeting was chaired by Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum at Phuket Provincial Hall late last we

Phuket-based Peranakan clothing brand Yayee is continuing its bid for national recognition in Thailand’s annual small and medium enterprise awards. The local company has already made it into the shortlist of top contenders, while last week an Industry Ministry evaluation team visited its production facility as part of the on-site inspections for businesses competing for the award. The official name of the award is the Prime Minister’s Small and Medium Industry Award 2026. Yay

Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered the deportation of Israeli citizen Yaacov Ohayon after the Koh Samui Provincial Court convicted him of criminal intimidation under Section 392 of the Thai Penal Code. The case followed threatening messages allegedly sent by Ohayon that caused the victim to fear for their safety. The court found him guilty and initially sentenced him to one month in prison and a 10,000-baht fine. However, because he confessed

Toyota Gazoo Racing Thailand has released the official results of the second round of the 2026 season, held in Phuket on August 29–30. For two days, Saphan Hin Park was transformed into a temporary street circuit, hosting a series of races featuring Toyota vehicles. One of the biggest stars of the recent seasons, Mia, once again proved that her skills extend well beyond posing for the cameras. The Phuket round was the second event of the season following the opening round in

Phuket is set to host the Second Ganesh Chaturthi Festival from September 14 to 18, 2026, welcoming devotees and visitors to five days of religious ceremonies, cultural performances and colorful processions. The festival is organized by the Shree Manta Ganapati Temple of Phuket and is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the Hindu deity traditionally associated with the removal of obstacles. The program combines sacred rituals with cultural activities, offering both residents and visit

COVID-19 continues to circulate in Phuket and across Thailand, but the illness caused by the currently dominant variant remains generally mild, with most patients experiencing symptoms similar to those of a common cold, according to the Department of Disease Control (DDC). As of August 31, Phuket had recorded 514.85 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 residents, giving the province the third-highest incidence rate in Thailand. Bangkok ranked first with 643.65 cases per 100,000 people,

Phuket provincial authorities have carried out a coordinated inspection of cannabis shops in Rawai following public complaints about widespread regulatory violations. The operation was aimed at checking whether cannabis businesses were complying with regulations, with particular attention paid to the ban on smoking cannabis on shop premises. Under Ministry of Public Health regulations, businesses found violating the rules may face suspension or revocation of their operating l

Thai AirAsia is preparing to increase the number of domestic flights to Phuket from Bangkok and several provinces in northeastern Thailand starting October 1. The move comes ahead of the high season and follows reductions made during the low season. At least part of the upcoming change is expected to restore domestic services that the Thai subsidiary of the Malaysian low-cost airline reduced during the low season amid higher aviation fuel costs and weaker demand for travel. H

One of the key stages of Phuket’s annual Po To Festival began on the evening of August 31 in Phuket Old Town. A large festival fair opened near the shrine dedicated to Po To Kong, the ruler of the Chinese realm of the dead, marking the final major phase of the Hungry Ghost Festival. The fair will continue until September 10. The official opening ceremony took place at 7pm. Before the event, a cultural programme was held near the Golden Dragon at the Queen Mother Sirikit 72nd

Authorities in Thalang District have begun enforcing a Supreme Court ruling concerning the alleged occupation of public land at Bang Tao Beach. Official notices ordering the disputed area to be vacated were installed on the site, requiring the defendants in the case, along with their employees, contractors and other associated persons, to leave the beach. Authorities have not publicly released the names of all individuals covered by the order. The notices were put up on Augus

The main race day of the Phuket round of Toyota Gazoo Racing Thailand 2026 is taking place today, August 30, at Saphan Hin Park. The programme features five Toyota One Make Race competitions, demonstration runs, awards ceremonies and an evening concert. Phuket is hosting the second round of this year’s Toyota Gazoo Racing Thailand season. The event began on August 29, with the main races scheduled for the second day of the weekend, following the series’ usual format. Today’s

Thai rock icon Ad Carabao has voiced his support for rising young performer Nene, praising her musical talent and the influence she is having on a new generation of musicians across Thailand. Ad said that children and their parents increasingly come to the backstage areas of his concerts hoping to meet him and get an autograph. Some young fans even bring guitars with them. He believes Nene’s growing popularity and musical achievements have contributed to this trend. “If this

Thailand has introduced a new set of regulations governing the deportation of foreign nationals who violate the law. The new rules officially came into force on August 28, 2026, following the publication of a regulation issued by the Office of the Prime Minister and signed by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. The Thai government said the new framework is intended to establish a clearer and more efficient process for state agencies dealing with the deportation of foreigners

Phuket recorded a sharp increase in Israeli visitors in July, with arrivals from the country rising by 52.43% compared with the same month last year. The figure was even more striking against the pre-pandemic period, showing a 1,204.68% increase compared with July 2019, according to data from the Phuket office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). The figures were presented on August 27 during a provincial meeting chaired by Phuket Governor Chotinarin Kirdsom. The lates

Phuket is preparing to hold its annual Car Free Day, with the 2026 edition scheduled for Sunday, September 20. The main event will once again be a large cycling ride connecting Phuket Town with Cape Panwa. The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) has begun preparations for Phuket Car Free Day 2026. This year, cyclists will gather at the former Phuket Provincial Hall in the historic centre of Phuket Town, which now serves as the PPAO headquarters. From there, t

Residents of Phuket Town have begun this year’s Por Tor Festival, the island’s traditional celebration also known as the Hungry Ghost Festival. The festival started on August 25 and will continue through September 10, with most of the ceremonies taking place in Phuket Old Town. The opening events were held on the afternoon of August 25 near the Thai Hua Museum on Krabi Road. Representatives of Phuket Town Municipality, the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation and the