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Moroccan Missing at Kata Beach 

The Phuket Express Phuket – Authorities and rescue teams are continuing their urgent search for a Moroccan tourist who went missing after entering the water at Kata Beach since yesterday evening (September 14th). Local officials visited the temporary rescue command center set up along the beach to monitor the situation and provide encouragement to the teams working tirelessly […] Moroccan Missing at Kata Beach The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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Crackdown on Nominee Businesses in Phuket: 196 Cases Sent to Court, 9 Verdicts Issued

The Phuket Express Phuket – Oversight of foreign investment in Phuket has intensified after the House Committee on Commerce and Intellectual Property conducted a field visit on September 14, 2026, to examine economic activity and foreign-owned businesses in the province. The committee, led by Chairman Samrit Tantanasap, identified four key issues requiring urgent attention: nominee businesses, foreign land ownership […] Crackdown on Nominee Businesses in Phuket: 196 Cases Sent to Court, 9 Verdi

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Phuket Hosts Ganesh Chaturthi Festival for the Second Year, Bridging Thai–Indian Culture

The Phuket Express Phuket — On September 14, 2026m the streets of Phuket’s Old Town came alive as the province celebrated the second annual Ganesh Chaturthi Festival, a vibrant cultural event that highlighted the spiritual and artistic ties between Thailand and India. Presided over by Governor Chotnarin Kerdsom, the opening ceremony drew officials, community leaders, and international guests, […] Phuket Hosts Ganesh Chaturthi Festival for the Second Year, Bridging Thai–Indian Culture The Phuket

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Thailand Task Force Orders Overhaul of Thai Citizenship System

The Phuket Express Thailand — Deputy Interior Ministers Polpheep Suwannachawi and Worashit Liangprasert have directed a sweeping review of Thailand’s citizenship application process, citing concerns over loopholes exploited by foreign nationals through nominee arrangements. At the third meeting of the Interior Ministry’s Special Task Force on Social Order, held at the Ratchasri Conference Room, the ministers instructed officials […] Thailand Task Force Orders Overhaul of Thai Citizenship System

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Phuket investigates Chabad Patong over land and permits

Phuket officials have been given seven days to complete an in-depth review of Chabad Patong, including its land, building and commercial permits, as well as possible shareholder links to a company behind a Jewish cemetery project. Deputy government spokesperson Ploythalay Laksameesaengjan said today, September 15, that the review followed government policy and instructions from Deputy … The story Phuket investigates Chabad Patong over land and permits as seen on Thaiger News.

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Thailand video news | Bangkok abbot’s 2 billion baht hospital funding explained as donor contributions, Phuket tunnel could reduce Kathu-Patong journey to five minutes

In Thailand video news, Alex covers the latest stories from across Thailand and Asia. The stories include clarification over a Bangkok abbot’s 2-billion-baht hospital donation, a proposed tunnel in Phuket that could dramatically cut travel times to Patong, and a family seeking answers after a young soldier was found dead at an army camp. Across … The story Thailand video news | Bangkok abbot’s 2 billion baht hospital funding explained as donor contributions, Phuket tunnel could reduce Kathu-Pato

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Australian tourist receives refund after being overcharged by Phuket taxi driver

The public questioned the officials’ response after a Phuket taxi driver overcharged an Australian tourist and ended legal proceedings only by returning the difference to the foreigner. Several local news agencies reported the overcharging case this past weekend. According to the reports, the 26 year old Australian victim visited Phuket for the first time, arriving in the province via … The story Australian tourist receives refund after being overcharged by Phuket taxi driver as seen on Thaiger

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Chinese Fugitive Arrested in Phuket After 2,823 Days of Overstay

The Phuket Express Phuket – Police have arrested a 52 years old male Chinese national wanted in his home country after overstaying his visa by nearly eight years. Authorities identified the suspect as Mr. Yong, 52, who was apprehended around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday (September 13th) near a residence on Chao Fah Road in Phuket Town. Officers from […] Chinese Fugitive Arrested in Phuket After 2,823 Days of Overstay The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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Phuket Real Estate Market 2026 Update: Preparations for the Future

Last Updated on September 14, 2026 by Jeff Tomas PHUKET – On Friday, September 11, 2026, Dr. Sopon hosted an English-language seminar titled “Leasehold vs. Sap Ing Sit & 3 MB LongStay Visa” at Pearl Phuket Hotel. He also presented the latest survey of Phuket’s real estate market to support property professionals, relevant government agencies, […]

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