Phuket records sharp rise in Israeli visitors as arrivals dip slightly
Phuket welcomed more than 8 million visitors in the first seven months of 2026, while Israeli arrivals rose 52.43% year on year in July.
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Woman arrested over alleged luxury villa booking scam in Phuket
Police arrested a woman accused of taking more than B5 million from luxury villa booking customers, including two Russian tourists who paid more than B2 million but found no reservations in Phuket.
Phuket warned of waves above 3 metres during monsoon advisory
The Thai Meteorological Department forecasts 2–3 metre waves from Phuket northwards, rising above 3 metres in thunderstorms, as a strong southwest monsoon affects Thailand.
Hotel shuttle overturns in Kamala, injuring six foreign tourists
Six foreign tourists and the driver were taken to Patong Hospital after a hotel shuttle overturned on Kamala’s coastal road.
Thai AirAsia to resume Suvarnabhumi-Phuket flights on 1 October
Thai AirAsia will operate five daily flights between Suvarnabhumi Airport and Phuket from 1 October 2026 as part of a major fourth-quarter capacity increase.
Truck overturns on Patong-Karon coastal road
A six-wheel truck carrying a small excavator rolled backwards and overturned on a steep section of the Patong-Karon coastal road, blocking the lane towards Karon.
Phuket warned of rough Andaman seas as heavy rain hits 15 provinces
Thunderstorms are forecast across the southern west coast, with waves near Phuket reaching up to three metres and higher during storms.
Nepal flood leaves more than 400 tourists missing, including about 340 foreigners
Rescuers are searching for survivors after flooding struck Nepal’s mountainous border with Tibet, with at least 160 people confirmed dead across Nepal and Tibet.
Woman arrested over alleged B1.5m Phuket villa booking scam
Police arrested a woman in Thalang after two Russian tourists reported paying B1.5 million for a Phuket villa that had not been reserved.
Phuket inspects tsunami warning towers and evacuation routes
Authorities have reviewed tsunami warning infrastructure at Kata, Patong and Kamala beaches and ordered upgrades to evacuation signage across Phuket.
Myanmar national detained over unlicensed childcare centre in Phuket
Wichit police detained a 40-year-old Myanmar woman after inspecting an unauthorised childcare facility in a rented row house following complaints from local residents.