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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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 Governor Orders Urgent Probe into Patong Chabad Operations

The Phuket Express Phuket – The Governor of Phuket has directed a comprehensive investigation into the operations of Chabad Patong, with a strict deadline of seven days to deliver findings. The probe will cover land ownership, land-use permits, building construction approvals, and commercial licensing connected to the organization. The order follows remarks by Deputy Interior Minister Polpree Suwanchawee, […] Phuket Governor Orders Urgent Probe into Patong Chabad Operations The Phuket Express -

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Famous Phuket Town Night Club Checked After Complaints

The Phuket Express Phuket – Provincial officials in Phuket carried out a late-night inspection of the entertainment venue “Sod” in Talad Nuea, Muang District, following complaints of loud music and alleged drug use. The operation began at 11:30 p.m. on weekend. Led by Apichat Chantrawong, Security Division Chief of Muang District, the team tested employees and randomly selected […] Famous Phuket Town Night Club Checked After Complaints The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the mom

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Thai Authorities Trace Possibly Illegal Israeli Business Links Across Chachoengsao, Chonburi, and Phuket

The Phuket Express Thailand — Deputy Interior Minister Polpeer Suwannachawi has ordered a sweeping investigation into suspected illegal Israeli-linked business networks operating primarily via nominees in Thailand, after authorities uncovered an unauthorized Jewish cemetery in Chachoengsao Province. The probe is now expanding to Chonburi and Phuket, where financial and organizational ties are believed to exist. During an inspection […] Thai Authorities Trace Possibly Illegal Israeli Business Li

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Israeli Media Reports Cancellation of Jewish New Year Event in Patong Amid Protests

The Phuket Express Phuket— A planned Rosh Hashanah dinner at the Chabad Center in Patong was abruptly canceled on September 11, following security concerns raised by Israeli officials. The decision came after hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the center, voicing opposition to the Jewish New Year celebration. Our previous stories: A local activist group, Protect Phuket Land, has […] Israeli Media Reports Cancellation of Jewish New Year Event in Patong Amid Protests The Phuket Express -

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Patong Police Raid Rental Room, Arrest Two Suspects with 280 Meth Pills

The Phuket Express Phuket – Police in Patong have arrested two suspects and seized a significant quantity of narcotics following a raid on a rental room in Patong. Investigators from Patong Police Station executed the search on a property located along Rat-U-Thit 200 Year Road in Patong. Inside, officers detained a 19‑year‑old woman and a 47‑year‑old man. The […] Patong Police Raid Rental Room, Arrest Two Suspects with 280 Meth Pills The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment

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More Heavy Thunderstorms Expected in Thailand This Weekend Especially Around Bangkok and Nearby Provinces and the South

The Phuket Express Thailand’s Meteorological Department has issued a fresh warning for heavy to very heavy rain, naming dozens of provinces at risk and cautioning that Bangkok and its surrounding areas and provinces could see thunderstorms covering about 70 percent of the area. The department said a southward shift of the monsoon trough, combined with a strengthening southwest […] More Heavy Thunderstorms Expected in Thailand This Weekend Especially Around Bangkok and Nearby Provinces and the S

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Authorities Monitor Peaceful Protest Against Jewish New Year Festival in Patong

The Phuket Express Patong- Local officials in Phuket coordinated a multi-agency operation this afternoon to ensure public safety during a protest against the planned Jewish New Year festival organized by Chabad Patong. Our previous stories: A local activist group, Protect Phuket Land, has formally petitioned provincial authorities to reconsider the upcoming Jewish New Year festival, Rosh Hashana, scheduled […] Authorities Monitor Peaceful Protest Against Jewish New Year Festival in Patong The

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American Fugitive Arrested in Phuket After Texas Warrant

The Phuket Express Phuket- Immigration police in Phuket have arrested a 48‑year‑old American fugitive wanted in Texas, after U.S. authorities alerted Thai officials to his presence in the country. The suspect, identified as Brad, was apprehended outside his residence in Talad Nuea, Phuket, by a special operations team led by Acting Police Major Adisorn Boonchum of Phuket Immigration. […] American Fugitive Arrested in Phuket After Texas Warrant The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In

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Authorities Probe Tour Package Networks Behind Mass Arrival for Jewish Festivities

The Phuket Express Phuket – Tensions are rising in Phuket ahead of a Jewish New Year celebration organized by the Chabad community in Patong, as local activist groups vow to protest while authorities scramble to ensure safety. The controversy began when the Protect Phuket Land Group announced opposition to the event scheduled for September 11, citing cultural and […] Authorities Probe Tour Package Networks Behind Mass Arrival for Jewish Festivities The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful

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