Fire damages luxury villa in Kamala
A fire damaged the third floor of a three-storey villa in Kamala. No one was staying there and no injuries were reported.
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Police hunt thief after Phuket home burglary involving gold and more than B3 million
Police are searching for a thief who reportedly stole about 600 grammes of gold and more than B3 million from a Phuket home.
divana and Simon Cabaret Phuket partner to promote luxury wellness tourism
The partnership will develop the Queen of the Night Card, linking divana’s luxury wellness services with Simon Cabaret Phuket’s entertainment offering.
Anchan Villas introduces 46-villa luxury development in Phuket
Anchan Emerald, the 15th development by Anchan Villas, is planned for the Pru Champa residential enclave with an investment value of more than B1.4 billion.
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.
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.