Phuket to host second Ganesh Chaturthi Festival from 14 to 18 September
The five-day festival will feature religious ceremonies, cultural performances and processions in Phuket Old Town before concluding with an immersion ceremony at Rawai Beach.
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UPDATE: 24 injured on Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to New Delhi
Twenty-four of 145 people aboard Air India flight AI2379 were injured during a stall-warning event on the Phuket–New Delhi route; reports later described differing pilot-testing measures.
Thai-Nepali association backs cultural tourism cooperation in Phuket
The Thai-Nepali Association’s Phuket branch discussed cultural activities and tourism cooperation with Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum on 3 September.
South Korean fraud suspect arrested after staying in Phuket
Thai authorities arrested a South Korean man wanted over an alleged investment fraud after he spent time at several accommodations in Phuket and later hid in Nonthaburi.
Phuket foreign arrivals rebound in July as hotels face pressure
More than 379,000 foreign travellers arrived in Phuket by air in July, but hotels face weaker spending, rising competition and possible occupancy below 60% in the third quarter.
Phuket Marriott Merlin Beach launches two dining venues and family Splash Zone
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach has added Italian and Japanese restaurants plus a new interactive pool area for children.
Phuket records Thailand’s third-highest Covid-19 rate as DDC says cases remain mild
Phuket recorded 514.85 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people by 31 August, but Thailand’s Department of Disease Control said the dominant variant is not causing more severe illness.
Phuket governor seeks consular cooperation on safety and sustainability
Phuket Governor Chotinrin called for cooperation between authorities, consular representatives and businesses on safety, economic regulation, waste management and tourism in the province.
People's Party says Phuket MP must explain real-estate nominee case
Deputy leader Parit Wacharasindhu says the People's Party will not protect Somchat Techathaworacharoen and expects him to explain the case and co-operate with authorities.
Phuket has Thailand’s third-highest COVID-19 incidence rate
Phuket recorded 514.85 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people by 31 August, with health officials saying most current infections remain mild.
Toyota launches first hybrid One Make Race at Phuket motorsport event
Miya Pitcha Thongjue won two events as Toyota Gazoo Racing Thailand 2026 Round 2 took place at Saphan Hin Public Park on 29-30 August.