Origin plans B11.65bn Phuket investment in condominiums and hotels through 2028
Origin Group says it will invest B11.65bn in new Phuket projects between 2026 and 2028, expanding its residential portfolio and hotel pipeline.
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Irish man, 28, found dead in Choeng Thale lake
Police are investigating after the body of a 28-year-old Irish man was found floating in a residential project lake in Phuket’s Thalang district.
Cherng Talay–Bang Tao rental demand grows as yields reach 8–12%, firm says
Foreign residents, relocators and remote workers are driving long-term rental demand in Phuket’s Cherng Talay–Bang Tao area, according to Plus Property.
Thailand investigates alleged nominee network involving more than 100 Phuket companies
Deputy Interior Minister Polphir Suwannachwee says more than 100 Phuket companies may be linked to an alleged foreign-backed nominee network with reported revenue above B5 billion.
Phuket developer TITLE reports B2.004 billion first-half revenue, up 377%
Rompho Property said first-half 2026 revenue rose 377% year on year, with major Phuket project handovers and a B22.981 billion backlog supporting growth through 2028.
Ratsada signs agreement for 4.8km underground power-line project
The project will replace overhead electricity infrastructure along three major roads in Ratsada, Phuket.
UPDATE: Thailand-Indonesia trade plan sets dates for Bangkok-Jakarta and Bali-Phuket flights
Thailand and Indonesia are targeting US$23 billion in bilateral trade by 2030 as TransNusa schedules twice-daily Jakarta-Bangkok flights for August 6, 2026, and Bali-Phuket services for September 9.
Phuket Fishing Port plans upgrades and regional seafood hub
Officials are considering infrastructure upgrades, rooftop solar panels and expanded seafood-handling capacity at Phuket Fishing Port in Ratsada.
Andaman Kreuphanich wins Phuket PPAO by-election with 3,019 votes
Andaman Kreuphanich secured the vacant District 4 council seat in Thalang after receiving all 3,019 valid votes cast in the Phuket PPAO by-election.
NACC puts nearly B500 million in Phuket projects under corruption watch
Thailand’s anti-corruption commission has inspected three Phuket government-funded projects and called for tighter procurement oversight, maintenance budgets and long-term management plans.
Phuket plan proposes taller buildings and 25% cut to yellow-zone development
A revised Phuket planning framework could allow buildings up to 60 metres in red zones while reducing developable area in yellow zones by 25%, prompting a likely shift towards luxury villas. Investment by nine major property and retail groups has reached B202.