Phuket records sharp rise in Israeli visitors as arrivals dip slightly
Phuket welcomed more than 8 million visitors in the first seven months of 2026, while Israeli arrivals rose 52.43% year on year in July.
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Phuket warned of rough Andaman seas as heavy rain hits 15 provinces
Thunderstorms are forecast across the southern west coast, with waves near Phuket reaching up to three metres and higher during storms.
Phuket teenager advances to America’s Got Talent 2026 final after Golden Buzzer
Sixteen-year-old Phuket performer Nene Royal received a Golden Buzzer from Mel B after singing and playing guitar on America’s Got Talent 2026.
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.
Four tourists accused of leaving B8,000 restaurant bill unpaid in Patong
Patong police said one Saudi Arabian man and three Moroccan women were taken for formal proceedings after allegedly leaving a restaurant without paying.
Four Points Phuket launches US$100 resort credit package
The Patong resort’s package includes a US$100 credit, daily breakfast for two and a minimum two-night stay.
Phuket underpass contractor faces B11.8 million penalty by Aug 20
Lighting work at all five underpasses is complete, but checks and other tasks remain on the delayed B48.4 million Smart City project.
Two men found dead in separate Phuket incidents
A 43-year-old man was found dead at his home in Pa Khlok, while a 90-year-old British man was found dead in a Cherng Talay villa.
UPDATE: Phuket cannabis inspections lead to four licence revocations and seizure of 812 cigarette packs
An unnamed Phuket Old Town cannabis shop was found trading after its licence was revoked, while inspections of six establishments led to four licence revocations and a related Ratsada raid that seized 812 illegal cigarette packs.
Phuket reservoirs at 55.3% as authorities plan more water storage
Phuket’s three main reservoirs held 12.24 million cubic metres of water, or 55.3% of capacity, on 10 August 2026, with officials saying supplies remain sufficient for tap-water production and household use.
Phuket marks National Mother’s Day with public holiday and library activities
Government offices in Phuket are closed on 12 August, while local libraries held workshops and card-making activities ahead of Thailand’s National Mother’s Day.