A pre-dawn fire at Chalong Pier in Phuket destroyed more than 20 speedboats. The governor ordered a cause probe, CCTV checks and foam use to prevent oil spreading at sea.

Having been home to yacht shows in Phuket for almost 15 years, Royal Phuket Marina will host the country's largest yachting and luxury lifestyle event from January 10 to 13, the Thailand Yacht Show and RendezVous, organised by Verventia.