Phuket officials inspect two properties over unlicensed daily room rentals
Officials inspected properties in Patong and Ratsada after rooms were reportedly rented by the day without hotel licences.
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UPDATE: Phuket ALRO land-use audit ordered to report within two weeks
Deputy Agriculture Minister Watcharaphon Khaokham has ordered a two-week audit of ALRO land in Phuket, including an inspection of Paradise Beach, to verify occupants, authorisations, land use and rents.
Phuket luxury condo sales rate rises 11% as villa demand jumps
Luxury condominium sales in Phuket rose 11% in the first half of 2026, while demand for luxury villas increased by more than 50%, according to CBRE Thailand.
Sondhi Limthongkul to speak at Phuket rally opposing Chabad House Patong
A rally opposing Chabad House Patong is scheduled for 31 October at Saphan Hin, with political activist Sondhi Limthongkul among the advertised speakers.
Sri Panwa Phuket to host briefing for youth orchestra project’s second season
Sri Panwa Phuket will hold a 22 October briefing for the Phuket Youth Orchestra Project Season 2, followed by a free concert on 22 November.
AAG Development launches ultra-luxury Naturale Kamala villa project in Phuket
AAG Development has launched Naturale Kamala, a three-collection villa project on a hillside above Kamala Beach, with homes ranging from three to nine bedrooms.
Chiang Mai NENE ROYAL trademark filing draws criticism as Phuket singer’s team seeks rights
A Chiang Mai woman’s pending application for the NENE ROYAL name on printed T-shirts has drawn criticism after the Phuket singer’s management-linked company filed applications in Thailand and the United States.
Phuket to host InterPride global Pride conference from Oct 28 to Nov 1
The InterPride General Meeting & World Conference 2026 will take place at a resort on Patong Beach, bringing together LGBTQ+ activists, advocates and Pride organisers.
Foreign tourist couple accused of shoplifting at Phuket stores
A foreign couple has been accused of stealing goods from stores in Patong and Rawai, although authorities have not publicly verified the allegations or confirmed any police complaints.
Phuket accommodation searches from India rise 51% ahead of festive season
Phuket ranked second among international cities searched by Indian travellers for stays during the 2026 festive travel period, according to Agoda data.
Phuket tops five-city cost-of-living comparison cited in Thailand expat guide
Phuket recorded the highest cost-of-living-plus-rent index among five Thai cities in a March 2026 comparison cited by a guide for expats.