Phuket officials face conflicting road death figures as safety drive continues
Three official sources have reported different road casualty figures for Phuket, as authorities renew commitments to improve safety and enforcement.
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Double-decker sightseeing bus service launches in Phuket
City Sightseeing Phuket has begun a daily hop-on, hop-off service connecting 11 destinations, including Phuket Old Town, Chalong Temple and Muay Thai Street.
Phuket proposes five-part review of hotel licensing rules
Officials have proposed reviewing building, planning, land, condominium and environmental rules to help Phuket accommodation businesses obtain legal licences and reduce opportunities for corruption.
UPDATE: Virgin Atlantic launches seasonal direct flights from London to Phuket
Virgin Atlantic has launched its first Thailand route, with three weekly London Heathrow–Phuket flights scheduled through 26 March 2027; the inaugural service carried 258 passengers.
City Sightseeing Phuket to launch double-decker hop-on hop-off buses on 20 October
City Sightseeing Phuket will launch a double-decker hop-on hop-off bus service on 20 October, linking 11 tourist destinations and aiming to spread visitor spending among local businesses.
Airlines warn proposed B1,000 Thai departure tax could cost tourism up to B150 billion
Industry representatives say Thailand could lose B50 billion to B150 billion in annual tourism revenue if the proposed air departure tax is introduced.
Phuket launches electric buses for Vegetarian Festival travel
Phuket has introduced electric buses to improve travel during the annual Vegetarian Festival and support its clean-energy transport plans.
UPDATE: Thai AirAsia expands high-season Udon Thani flights from Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket
Thai AirAsia is increasing direct high-season flights to Udon Thani from Don Mueang, Chiang Mai and Phuket, with discounts of up to 30% and group fares of up to 20%.
Thailand’s inbound flights forecast to rise 5.8% as domestic fare cuts begin
Scheduled international flights to Thailand are expected to increase in the fourth quarter of 2026, while seven airlines will offer discounts on domestic fares.
Phuket among six airports affected as B5,050 flight charge is questioned
A Thai actor's B5,050 flight charge included airline surcharges and airport fees, while a separate proposed B1,000 departure tax remains under consultation.
Man dies after being thrown from pickup on Phuket bridge
A 20-year-old man died after a tyre burst caused a pickup truck to lose control on Thepsrison Bridge in Phuket Town, police said.