Virgin Atlantic to launch direct Heathrow–Phuket flights
Virgin Atlantic will begin three-times-weekly seasonal flights from London Heathrow to Phuket on 18 October 2026, while Norse Atlantic plans a separate Gatwick service from December.
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Parking dispute sparks restaurant outburst in Phuket
A tourist allegedly threw a heavy menu and verbally abused restaurant staff after being told to move a pickup truck or pay a B1,000 fine.
Foreign tourists reportedly fight after drinking in Patong’s Bangla area
A video published by Phuket Times reportedly shows foreign tourists exchanging blows in Soi Bangla, Patong, at about 2am on 22 July 2026.
Chabad centre donation to Patong Hospital divides social media users
Rabbi Sholom Dovber Glitzenstein donated B1.1 million to Patong Hospital, prompting praise and criticism on Thai social media.
Knife-wielding thief steals 15 durians and injures Karon shop owner
A fruit shop owner in Karon was injured during a struggle with a knife-wielding intruder who escaped with 15 premium Monthong durians worth about B4,000.
Foreign man wanted after alleged assault on Thai woman on Phuket’s Bangla Road
A foreign man is wanted after allegedly striking a Thai woman and throwing a glass of water at her on Bangla Road, Phuket, on 18 July.
UPDATE: Swiss suspect arrested over alleged sexual abuse of 14-year-old at Patong Beach
Phuket police arrested a Swiss man over the alleged sexual abuse of a 14-year-old boy at Patong Beach, with sources reporting different arrest dates.
Australian woman dies after drowning in Phuket villa pool
A 45-year-old Australian woman died after being pulled from a three-metre-deep villa pool at Cape Yamu, Thalang, police said.
Officials investigate brown seawater at Patong Beach
Officials collected water samples after brown seawater was reported along about 1.5 kilometres of Patong Beach.
Sansiri targets B80 billion Phuket portfolio under five-year roadmap
Thai developer Sansiri plans 30 new Phuket projects worth B40 billion over five years, including seven launches in the second half of 2026.
Suspect disguised as foreigner steals B627,083 from Phuket exchange shop
Police are reviewing CCTV after a masked man entered a currency exchange booth in a Wichit shopping centre and took cash from a safe in about three minutes.