22-year-old Ugandan tourist drowns in Phuket villa pool
A 22-year-old Ugandan tourist drowned in a private villa pool in Phuket’s Kamala area early on 23 July, police said.
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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.
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.
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.
Layan leads Bang Tao’s new-build property demand as available luxury stock falls
Layan Green Park’s second phase recorded 24 transactions in the first quarter, while luxury condominium stock in Bang Tao fell 10.4%, according to a market report.
Amorn Phuket Pearl announces marine conservation and eco-tourism strategy
The Phuket pearl producer plans marine conservation projects and educational farm tours while expanding its collaboration on the Miss World Thailand 2026 crown.
PISCES luxury catamaran service to launch in Phuket
Cape Odyssey is investing US$2 million in PISCES, a 26-metre luxury catamaran scheduled to begin offering trips from Phuket in July 2026.
Anchan Villas launches THB 1.4 billion Anchan Emerald project in Phuket
Anchan Villas has launched Anchan Emerald in Phuket, a THB 1.4 billion luxury villa development in Pru Champa with 46 private pool villas.
UPDATE: DSI arrests foreign suspect in Phuket luxury villa nominee
Thailand’s DSI said it arrested foreign suspect Mr Ajeed at Suvarnabhumi Airport on July 8 in a Phuket luxury villa nominee-business case and will take him to prosecutors on July 9.
VRANDA to start Phuket luxury project transfers in July after nearly 70% of units sold
VRANDA said it will begin transferring ownership at Veranda Villas & Suites Phuket from July after selling more than 550 million baht, or nearly 70%, of the project’s total value.
Emirates launches third daily Dubai-Phuket flight
Emirates has launched a third daily Dubai-Phuket flight, taking the route to 21 weekly services operated by a mix of Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 aircraft.