Luxury hotels account for 89% of Phuket’s planned new room supply
Phuket has 2,653 hotel rooms scheduled to enter the market in 2027 and 2028, with 89% targeting the Luxury and Upscale segments, Knight Frank Thailand says.
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Swedish murder suspect arrested in Bangkok after entering Thailand through Phuket
Thai immigration police arrested a Swedish murder suspect in Bangkok after he previously entered Thailand through Phuket and hid on Koh Samui, authorities said.
Israeli and French men face visa revocation after Koh Samui flag dispute
Surat Thani officials are seeking the visa revocation and deportation of two foreign nationals after a dispute involving a Palestinian flag escalated on Koh Samui.
Thailand reports B75.4m from Thai massage fair ahead of Phuket wellness summit
Thailand’s government says a national Thai massage and wellness fair generated B75.4 million in business activity, as the country prepares to host the Global Wellness Summit 2026 in Phuket.
Phuket agencies test emergency radio networks in disaster drill
A workshop in Phuket used simulated disaster scenarios to test radio-based coordination and backup communications between government agencies, broadcasters and relief organisations.
Phuket old town festival showcases Peranakan heritage through light
The free festival runs from 23 to 29 August at Phuket’s Chartered Bank intersection, with nightly projection-mapping shows celebrating Baba–Peranakan culture.
UPDATE: Phuket included in Thai nominee crackdown as probe expands to 10 years
Thailand’s nominee-land investigation now covers 10 years and seven phases across eight locations, including Phuket, with 309 plots reportedly seized.
Phuket performer Nene Royal backed by Times Square campaign ahead of AGT quarter-final
A Times Square billboard has displayed messages and photographs from 100 Thai supporters as Phuket performer Nene Royal prepares for America’s Got Talent Season 21’s live quarter-finals.
Young Phuket musicians win national and Asian competition honours
Five-year-old Kirin Engchuan won a rock category at an Asian championship, while drummer Natthaboon Boonrungroj took the Children Division title at Drums Off Thailand 2026.
Phuket luxury property sales rise 45% in first half of 2026
International buyers accounted for 67% of Phuket residential purchases recorded by CBRE during the first half of 2026.
Phuket shop posts sign refusing Israeli customers after reported disputes
A Phuket shop has drawn online attention after displaying a handwritten sign refusing Israeli customers, with the owner alleging repeated disruptive and confrontational behaviour.