How Much Does Phuket Cost? Daily Budgets, Food, Transport and Tour Prices
Plan a realistic Phuket budget per person, from backpacker to luxury, with rounded ranges for accommodation, food, transport, island tours and a seven-day trip.
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Phuket hospitality event to focus on women’s leadership gap
RISE 2026 will bring hospitality professionals to SAii Laguna Phuket on 3 September to address women’s underrepresentation in senior industry roles.
Fire at worker camp in Koh Kaew contained without casualties
A fire at a zinc-sheet worker camp in Koh Kaew was brought under control within an hour on Sunday evening, with no injuries or fatalities reported.
Phuket governor orders urgent response after student injured in school fight
A 14-year-old girl was injured during a fight involving six students at Cherngtalay Wittayakom School in Thalang district.
Suspect arrested after rifle robbery at waterfall in Chalong
Chalong Police arrested a man accused of threatening and assaulting a Myanmar national before stealing his motorcycle at a secluded waterfall.
TCDC Phuket opens as ‘Tourism Lab’ for creative tourism
The new TCDC Phuket has opened in Phuket’s historic Chartered Bank House, offering design resources, exhibition space and facilities to support tourism-related businesses and creative workers.
Woman arrested in Phuket after alleged fatal attack on mother-in-law
A 36-year-old woman was arrested in Phuket after allegedly killing her elderly mother-in-law with a garden knife, according to an Instagram post.
Phuket land prices hit B60 million per rai in Bang Tao as developers seek new beaches
Land prices in Bang Tao have risen to B50 million-B60 million per rai, prompting major developers to consider Surin, Rawai and Kata for future projects.
UPDATE: Former Nonthaburi MP surrenders after PAO chief dies in shooting
Former Nonthaburi MP Chalong Riewrang surrendered after the Nonthaburi PAO chief was fatally shot and his driver wounded; reports said surveillance footage captured the shooting.
Phuket Itinerary: 1 to 7 Days — What to Do Each Day
Plan 1 to 7 days in Phuket with a day-by-day itinerary covering Old Town, Phi Phi, Phang Nga, beaches, viewpoints and realistic travel times.
UPDATE: Air India begins testing all pilots after reported marijuana result on Phuket–Delhi flight
The Thaiger reported that Air India began testing all pilots for psychoactive substances on 13 August after the captain of a Phuket–Delhi flight reportedly tested positive for marijuana following an altitude loss; Reuters said it could not immediately verify the result.