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Dozing driver ploughs into truck at Phuket intersection Man asleep at the wheel crashes into back of truck in Mai Khao, Thalang district ![Dozing driver ploughs into truck at Phuket intersection | Thaiger]( [2]

Phuket– Local residents affected by the recent landslide at Khao Phra Yai have submitted a formal petition opposing the reopening of the Big Buddha site in Phuket. [3]

Phuket – After years of anticipation, the revered Phra Phuttha Mingmongkol Eknakakiri, widely known as the “Big Buddha,” will officially welcome worshippers and visitors on March 3, 2026, coinciding with the sacred Buddhist holiday of Makha Bucha. [4]

Phuket holiday turns tragic as Russian vanishes at sea Rescuers launched a daylight search after strong waves and darkness halted the initial operation ![Phuket holiday turns tragic as Russian vanishes at sea]( [5]

Phuket — The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) Region 8, together with local police, public health officials, and municipal officers, conducted a joint inspection of a cannabis shop in Wichit subdistrict, Phuket, following complaints from ... [6]

Phuket — Phuket Governor Nirut Phongsitthithavorn has announced an ambitious plan requiring all local administrative organizations across the province to manage and eliminate food waste within their own jurisdictions by next year. [7]

PropertyPhuket emerges as real estate hot spot in Thailand Developers shift focus from saturated Bangkok to southern resort island Sansiri, one of Thailand's leading developers, is planning a project that will have 13 luxury villas, each with a swimm... [8]

Phuket to fast-track 21m baht tourism and infrastructure push The government has approved four priority projects in Phuket to boost tourism, improve infrastructure and enhance local livelihoods, officials confirmed during a site visit. [9]

Sources
[1] TH www.khaosodenglish.com · 2026-03-19 · 75% match

Foreign tourists brawl in Patong over dispute involving woman

[2] TH thethaiger.com · 2025-05-21 · 85% match

Dozing driver ploughs into truck at Phuket intersection

Dozing driver ploughs into truck at Phuket intersection Man asleep at the wheel crashes into back of truck in Mai Khao, Thalang district ![Dozing driver ploughs into truck at Phuket intersection | Thaiger](

[3] TH tpnnational.com · 2026-03-04 · 57% match

UPDATE: Phuket Residents Petition Against Reopening Big Buddha Site After Landslide Tragedy

Phuket– Local residents affected by the recent landslide at Khao Phra Yai have submitted a formal petition opposing the reopening of the Big Buddha site in Phuket.

[4] TH thephuketexpress.com · 2026-03-02 · 57% match

Phuket’s “Big Buddha” Officially Reopens on Makha Bucha Day

Phuket – After years of anticipation, the revered Phra Phuttha Mingmongkol Eknakakiri, widely known as the “Big Buddha,” will officially welcome worshippers and visitors on March 3, 2026, coinciding with the sacred Buddhist holiday of Makha Bucha.

[5] TH thethaiger.com · 2025-08-21 · 75% match

Phuket holiday turns tragic as Russian vanishes at sea

Phuket holiday turns tragic as Russian vanishes at sea Rescuers launched a daylight search after strong waves and darkness halted the initial operation ![Phuket holiday turns tragic as Russian vanishes at sea](

[6] TH thephuketexpress.com · 2026-02-26 · 49% match

Authorities Crack Down on Phuket Cannabis Shops for Selling Kratom Drinks Near School

Phuket — The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) Region 8, together with local police, public health officials, and municipal officers, conducted a joint inspection of a cannabis shop in Wichit subdistrict, Phuket, following complaints from

[7] TH thephuketexpress.com · 2026-02-25 · 50% match

Phuket Sets One-Year Target to Eliminate Food Waste Locally

Phuket — Phuket Governor Nirut Phongsitthithavorn has announced an ambitious plan requiring all local administrative organizations across the province to manage and eliminate food waste within their own jurisdictions by next year.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-02-24 · 50% match

Phuket emerges as real estate hot spot in Thailand

PropertyPhuket emerges as real estate hot spot in Thailand Developers shift focus from saturated Bangkok to southern resort island Sansiri, one of Thailand's leading developers, is planning a project that will have 13 luxury villas, each with a swimm

[9] TH thethaiger.com · 2025-11-22 · 54% match

Phuket to fast-track 21m baht tourism and infrastructure push

Phuket to fast-track 21m baht tourism and infrastructure push The government has approved four priority projects in Phuket to boost tourism, improve infrastructure and enhance local livelihoods, officials confirmed during a site visit.

[10] TH thethaiger.com · 2025-11-06 · 50% match

Phuket bosses demand action on Kathu-Patong tunnel plan

Phuket bosses demand action on Kathu-Patong tunnel plan Private sector unites to push back against costly project revisions Business leaders in Phuket are urging the government to move forward with a vital tunnel project, warning that proposed chang

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