King Power anniversary celebration runs at Phuket venue from 12 to 18 October
King Power’s 37th Anniversary Delights & Surprises 2026 is being held at its Phuket and Rangnam locations from 12 to 18 October 2026.
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Foreign tourist couple accused of shoplifting at Phuket stores
A foreign couple has been accused of stealing goods from stores in Patong and Rawai, although authorities have not publicly verified the allegations or confirmed any police complaints.
Phuket Vegetarian Festival firewalking ceremonies begin on 14 October
Firewalking ceremonies will be held at shrines across Phuket from Wednesday evening as the annual Vegetarian Festival enters its fifth day.
Phuket wellness routes plan links nature, Thai massage and communities
Thailand’s Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine is promoting Phuket Wellness Routes ahead of the Global Wellness Summit 2026 in Phuket.
Phuket Vegetarian Festival processions draw crowds as fire-walking ceremony is scheduled
Processions from Jeng Ong and Tha Ruea shrines drew crowds in Phuket on October 14, with a fire-walking ceremony planned for that evening.
Portuguese woman arrested in Phuket after 1,807-day overstay
Immigration officers arrested a Portuguese woman at a restaurant in Ko Kaeo after finding she had remained in Thailand nearly five years beyond her permitted stay.
Thailand’s inbound flights forecast to rise 5.8% as domestic fare cuts begin
Scheduled international flights to Thailand are expected to increase in the fourth quarter of 2026, while seven airlines will offer discounts on domestic fares.
Phuket accommodation searches from India rise 51% ahead of festive season
Phuket ranked second among international cities searched by Indian travellers for stays during the 2026 festive travel period, according to Agoda data.
Samkong Shrine deity procession draws crowds in Phuket Town
The Lim Hu Tai Su Shrine’s annual deity procession drew Thai and international spectators in Phuket Town on 13 October.
Phuket police seize 22 modified vehicles in Vegetarian Festival crackdown
Police took 22 youths in for questioning and record-keeping after seizing modified vehicles near Saphan Hin during the Vegetarian Festival.
Kamala police officer found dead in pickup at market car park
A police officer was found dead in his pickup at Maphrao Market in Kamala on 12 October 2026, with forensic officers investigating the cause.