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This hotel allows you to experience the unspoilt side of Phuket

HOTELS: As Sri Panwa turns 20, Lilly Subbotin finds out if it’s still the place to experience Phuket luxury at its finest

The Independent UK

Oil spill cleanup underway after cargo ship sinks near Phuket

Marine authorities are rushing to remove the oil spill from the Andaman Sea after the sinking of a Panama‑flagged cargo ship about 3 miles off Laem Phromthep in Phuket on Saturday while en route from Malaysia to Bangladesh.

Bangkok Post

Colombian arrested after Iraqi murdered in Phuket

The Colombian suspect in the murder of an Iraqi man shot in the back in Patong on Saturday evening was arrested in Thalang district in the early hours of Sunday.

Bangkok Post

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French tuk-tuk sex-show couple deported, blacklisted

Immigration authorities have revoked their visas and blacklisted a French couple after a video of them engaging in explicit sexual activity on a public tuk-tuk in Phuket sparked widespread outrage online.

Bangkok Post

Two tourists killed in separate traffic accidents

Chinese and Turkish nationals were killed in separate traffic accidents in Pattaya and Phuket early Wednesday morning.

Bangkok Post

Foreign tourists fight on Phuket’s Bangla Road

A violent brawl involving foreign tourists on Bangla Road in Patong, Phuket, sparked alarm over the safety of visitors and the province

Bangkok Post

Nipah screening at airports, travel warning for India

Disease control has been intensified at Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and Phuket airports, screening travellers from West Bengal in India where there is a confirmed outbreak of the potentially deadly Nipah virus disease.

Bangkok Post

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Thailand’s endangered ‘sea cows’ are washing ashore – pointing to a crisis in our seas

The Andaman Coast has one of the largest concentration of dugong in the world, so why are numbers falling dramatically and what can they tell us about a biodiversity warning cry

The Guardian - UK

German tourist arrested for stealing cash at Phuket spa

Police arrested a German man for stealing cash from a spa in Phuket after he revisited the business to return the money.

Bangkok Post

Looking for Miracle: why have so many dugongs gone missing from Thailand’s shores?

The Andaman coast was one of very few places in the world with a viable population but then dead dugongs began washing up. Now half have gone

The Guardian - UK

Mystery death, stolen ring and an intruder during Phuket music festival

A young Indian man died mysteriously, a young couple lost a 300,000-baht diamond engagement ring and there was an attempted break-in at a woman DJ’s hotel room - all during the three-day Electric Daisy Carnival music festival in Phuket.

Bangkok Post

Etihad plane lands safely in Phuket after hitting air pocket

An Etihad Airways bound for Phuket from Abu Dhabi encountered an air pocket over Phuket and landed safely at Phuket International Airport at around noon on Wednesday. No passengers were injured.

Bangkok Post

Old Aussie sailor found dead on his yacht in Phuket

An elderly Australian-British man was found dead on his yacht anchored off Phuket on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

What to do in Thailand: the concierges’ top picks

From Phuket to Bangkok and everywhere in between, the guest services staff at Hilton’s Thai hotels make it their mission to provide top travel tips. Here, they share their secrets with the world

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5 Visa Free Countries Indians Can Travel to in 2026

For Indian travellers planning an international holiday in 2026, visa procedures often become the biggest roadblock. Lengthy paperwork, appointment delays, and uncertainty around approvals can make overseas travel stressful. However, several destinations continue to offer visa-free or simplified entry for Indian passport holders, making them ideal for easy and spontaneous…

Bangkok Post

French pedestrian killed by drunk driver in Phuket

A French pedestrian has died after being struck by a car driven by a drunk driver fleeing after crashing into six parked vehicles in Phuket, around noon on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Saudi fined for obscene act

A Saudi Arabian tourist has been detained and fined for committing an act of public indecency in Phuket.

The Independent UK

Sister of British man who drowned in Thailand says beach lifeguard ‘couldn’t swim’

Jason Lambert’s sister claims inadequate lifeguard training led to a chaotic rescue after he was caught in a rip current in Phuket

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Bangkok Post

Fire destroys around 20 speedboats in Phuket

Some 20 fully speedboats caught on fire at Chalong Pier in Phuket on Wednesday morning.

The Guardian - UK

Phuket to Bangkok: how to visit Thailand’s shining stars on a budget

Between cheap and cheerful and luxury spend, mid-range hotels still pack a punch in Thailand, while giving you all the access you need to the country’s splendour

Latin Times

Extreme Body-Mod Influencer Mary Magdalene Dies at 33 in Tragic High-Rise Fall

Beloved and controversial influencer Mary Magdalene, born Denise Ivonne Jarvis Gongora, has died at age 33 after falling from the ninth floor of a high-rise apartment in Patong, Phuket, Thailand.

Bangkok Post

Phuket shifts to targeting 'quality' tourists

Phuket is looking to strengthen its standing as a high-quality destination, says Thanet Tantipiriyakit, president of the Phuket Tourist Association.

The Independent UK

British tourist drowns in front of his wife while swimming on holiday in Thailand

Beachgoers reportedly tried to save the man’s live after he got into trouble at Freedom Beach, Phuket

International Business Times UK

Caught in Thailand: Russian Hacker Linked to £1B Crypto Laundering Nabbed at Phuket Resort

Thai police arrest Russian hacker Denis Obrezko in Phuket after an FBI tip, linking him to major cyberattacks and a £1B laundering network.

Euronews

Russian hacking suspect wanted by FBI arrested on Thai resort island of Phuket

Thailand's Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau said in a statement on 12 November that it was an FBI tip that the "world-class hacker" was travelling to Thailand that led to his arrest.

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