Nai Yang resort launches Koh Pling clam menu through November
Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach is serving Thai dishes featuring clams sourced from Koh Pling, with prices starting at B299++ per dish.
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Phuket Immigration closes Blue Tree branch indefinitely amid staff shortages
Phuket Immigration has closed its Blue Tree service branch indefinitely, redeploying staff to an overcrowded Phuket Town office. The office’s drive-through service has also been permanently scrapped.
Central Phuket to open first phase of expanded luxury zone in Q2 2027
Central Pattana says construction of Central Phuket’s luxury expansion is more than 60% complete, with the first phase scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2027.
Phuket wellness routes plan links nature, Thai massage and communities
Thailand’s Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine is promoting Phuket Wellness Routes ahead of the Global Wellness Summit 2026 in Phuket.
Samkong Shrine deity procession draws crowds in Phuket Town
The Lim Hu Tai Su Shrine’s annual deity procession drew Thai and international spectators in Phuket Town on 13 October.
Kathu volunteers make sandalwood flowers for tribute to Queen Mother
Government agencies, partner organisations and residents joined a volunteer activity at Wat Kathu to make sandalwood flowers for a regional tribute ceremony.
Ayara Kamala unveils luxury wellness rebrand in Phuket
Ayara Kamala Resort & Spa has announced a new brand direction focused on luxury wellness, Thai design and holistic wellbeing on Phuket’s Kamala coast.
Phuket’s Nene Royal to voice lead character in Disney’s Hexed
Sixteen-year-old Thai rocker Nene Royal will make her acting debut as Billie Doe in the Thai-language version of Disney’s animated film Hexed, due in Thai cinemas on 26 November.
BlueQuest holds Phuket training on rescuing stranded rare marine animals
BlueQuest, OZO Phuket and Amari Phuket held a practical workshop on initial care, reporting and coordination when rare marine animals are found stranded.
ASW plans B2.5bn in Phuket leisure-residence launches for high season
ASW says it will launch The Fizz Kata and The Quartz Karon as it targets demand from Thai and overseas buyers during Phuket’s high season.
Phuket orders heightened disaster preparations ahead of heavy rain and strong waves
Phuket authorities have ordered eight measures to prepare for heavy rain, flash floods, landslides and rough seas from 4 to 7 October 2026.