Chinese tourist rescued after canoe capsises off Phuket
A Chinese woman who could not swim was rescued after waves overturned her canoe off Rawai, Phuket, leaving her clinging to the upturned craft until a fishing boat passed.
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Sudden whirlwind sends beach equipment flying at Phuket’s Kata Beach
A sudden whirlwind swept across Kata Beach on November 3, sending umbrellas, sun loungers and other belongings into the air as tourists moved away from the strong winds.
Phuket concludes first InterPride conference held in Asia
More than 300 Pride organisers and delegates attended the five-day InterPride conference in Phuket, which ended with a closing event on Coral Island.
Phuket builder says trail course site also included shooting range
A builder has confirmed that a Kathu site containing a trail-running course also had a shooting range, while saying Bum Panadda visited a pool villa under construction in Phuket.
HomePro x MegaHome opens B620m hybrid store in Phuket’s Thalang
The new Phuket Anusawari store covers 11,585 square metres and targets monthly sales of more than B60 million.
HomePro and MegaHome open B620 million hybrid store in northern Phuket
HomePro and MegaHome have opened a hybrid store on Thepkrasattri Road in Thalang, with the company targeting monthly revenue of more than B60 million.
InterPride conference brings more than 300 delegates to Phuket
The InterPride General Meeting & World Conference 2026 is taking place in Phuket from 28 October to 1 November.
UPDATE: Queen Suthida scheduled to open Global Wellness Summit 2026 in Phuket
Queen Suthida is scheduled to preside over the opening of the Global Wellness Summit 2026 in Phuket on 11 November, with local wellness products, community routes and innovations being prepared for delegates.
Dieter Ruckenbauer appointed general manager of Phuket Marriott resort
Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach has appointed Dieter Ruckenbauer as general manager, with a focus on local cuisine, community links and staff development.
Phuket trains frontline staff ahead of InterPride 2026 conference
Phuket has launched training for frontline workers ahead of the InterPride General Meeting & World Conference 2026, while officials link the event to ambitions for a WorldPride 2030 bid.
Phuket Marriott to host Halloween activities and buffet on 31 October
Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach will offer children’s activities and an evening Halloween buffet on 31 October 2026.