Phuket luxury condo sales rate rises 11% as villa demand jumps
Luxury condominium sales in Phuket rose 11% in the first half of 2026, while demand for luxury villas increased by more than 50%, according to CBRE Thailand.
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Sondhi Limthongkul to speak at Phuket rally opposing Chabad House Patong
A rally opposing Chabad House Patong is scheduled for 31 October at Saphan Hin, with political activist Sondhi Limthongkul among the advertised speakers.
French man wanted in Belgian drug case detained in Phuket
Phuket immigration officers detained a 40-year-old French man wanted by Belgium under an Interpol Red Notice for alleged drug trafficking.
Phuket Vegetarian Festival generates B1.501bn in tourism revenue
Phuket's nine-day 2026 Vegetarian Festival attracted 145,040 Thai visitor trips and exceeded its tourism revenue target, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
Phuket officials face conflicting road death figures as safety drive continues
Three official sources have reported different road casualty figures for Phuket, as authorities renew commitments to improve safety and enforcement.
Phuket police arrest 11 in drug raids, seize more than 8,700 meth pills
Police arrested 11 suspects in drug raids across Phuket on 20 October, seizing 8,720 methamphetamine pills, crystal meth and heroin. A separate firearms case led to another arrest.
Black wastewater flows across Kamala beach again as treatment capacity falls short
Wastewater has again flowed through the Pak Bang Canal and across Kamala beach after technical problems halted the local treatment system.
Double-decker sightseeing bus service launches in Phuket
City Sightseeing Phuket has begun a daily hop-on, hop-off service connecting 11 destinations, including Phuket Old Town, Chalong Temple and Muay Thai Street.
Central Phuket to open first phase of expanded luxury zone in Q2 2027
Central Pattana says construction of Central Phuket’s luxury expansion is more than 60% complete, with the first phase scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2027.
Phuket proposes five-part review of hotel licensing rules
Officials have proposed reviewing building, planning, land, condominium and environmental rules to help Phuket accommodation businesses obtain legal licences and reduce opportunities for corruption.
Sri Panwa Phuket to host briefing for youth orchestra project’s second season
Sri Panwa Phuket will hold a 22 October briefing for the Phuket Youth Orchestra Project Season 2, followed by a free concert on 22 November.