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Phuket governor tells military officers island’s strength is its flexibility

Phuket Governor Nirat told military and civilian officers that the island’s economic resilience depends on flexibility in tourism markets, reliable air links and strong inter-agency cooperation.

C9 Hotelworks says 9 hotels and 9 branded residence projects are in development in Phuket's Bangtao area

C9 Hotelworks says Bangtao has 9 hotels, 1,640 rooms, 9 branded residence projects with 1,649 units, a lifestyle mall and an international school in development, underscoring the area's rising role in Phuket.

Phuket launches durian harvest season with expected yield of 599 tonnes

Phuket has officially opened its durian harvest season, with officials expecting about 599 tonnes of fruit from 2,613 rai of producing orchards this year.

Russian woman arrested in Phuket villa raid over alleged illegal cosmetic clinic

A 45-year-old Russian woman was arrested in Phuket after police raided a luxury villa and allegedly found her operating an unlicensed cosmetic clinic with more than 600,000 baht in seized equipment and products.

Phuket property market draws overseas buyers amid geopolitical uncertainty

Property executives and analysts say Phuket is attracting continued overseas interest, including from Middle Eastern buyers, as geopolitical instability drives demand for lifestyle and diversification investments.

Phuket delegation promotes island’s MICE credentials at IMEX Frankfurt 2026

Phuket officials and tourism representatives attended IMEX Frankfurt 2026 to promote the island’s readiness for major MICE events and strengthen its global market profile.

Vietnam Airlines, AOT sign MOU to resume direct Ho Chi Minh City-Phuket flights on July 2

Vietnam Airlines and Airports of Thailand have signed an MOU to resume direct Ho Chi Minh City-Phuket flights from July 2, 2026, and are discussing possible additional routes.

AOT, Vietnam Airlines plan to resume Ho Chi Minh City-Phuket flights on July 2

Airports of Thailand and Vietnam Airlines have signed a cooperation agreement while preparing to resume the Ho Chi Minh City-Phuket route on July 2, 2026.

Some airlines keep Phuket capacity as Middle East-Thailand seats drop sharply

Middle East-Thailand air seat capacity fell 33.7% in May, but some airlines maintained Phuket services, which TAT says reflects continued demand from long-stay and luxury travellers.

Tourism operators support return to 30-day visa-free stays as Phuket tracks market shifts

Tourism operators have supported Thailand’s return to 30-day visa-free stays, with Phuket figures saying the change should have limited impact overall despite softer arrivals from some markets.

Luxury housing demand in Phuket rises as Thai and foreign buyers drive market growth

Luxury housing demand in Phuket is rising among Thai and foreign buyers, with Capstone Asset saying purchasers are prioritizing lifestyle and long-term living quality as the island’s branded residences market continues to expand.