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Phuket Buyers Wait on New Rules as the 3 Million Baht Visa Pauses

New applications for Thailand's 3 million baht visa are on hold from 2 October 2026. What the Thai Longstay Management letter says and what Phuket buyers can do now.

Boat Avenue Friday Market: The Weekly Night Every Phuket Expat Should Know

Every Friday from 4pm, the Boat Avenue Friday market in Bang Tao brings Phuket's community together for street food, live music and standout dumplings.

Maya Bay Is Open Again: What to Know Before You Visit

Maya Bay on Phi Phi Leh reopened on 1 October 2026 after its yearly two month closure. Opening hours, entry fees, rules and how to get there from Phuket.

Phuket Visitor Numbers 2026: Thai Travellers Lead as Four New Flights Arrive for High Season

Thai travellers lead Phuket visitor numbers in 2026 with 2.41 million arrivals, ahead of Russia, China and India combined. Four new direct flights start in October.

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What is PhuketNow? Meet Phuket's independent good news and discovery platform for residents, movers and visitors, with area guides, reviews and local stories.

Explore Phuket and Samui: Your Next Global Property Investment Hubs Awaits!

Phuket and Koh Samui Are Becoming Global Investment Hubs, Not Just Holiday Markets The islands are shifting from short-stay tourism to...

Phuket Nightlife: Exciting Expansion Plans That Will Light Up Your Nights

Phuket's Nightlife Expansion: Who Wants It, Who Pays, and What Happens Next Provincial authorities are weighing a significant expansion of Phuket's...

Phuket’s Pot Pioneers: New Crackdown on Cannabis Shops After 533 Unlicensed Retailers Discovered!

Cannabis Retailers Face Heightened Inspections After Phuket Discovers 533 Unlicensed Shops The discovery has forced a regulatory reset across the island's...

Southeast Asia’s Hospitality Scene Heats Up: Radisson’s Daring Leap into Vietnam, Manila, Phuket, and Bali

Radisson doubles down on Southeast Asia as Phuket enters new hotel cycle The next wave of international brand expansion across Southeast...

Curious Rescue: Meet the Monkey Saved from Thailand’s Open Waters

Monkey Rescued From Open Water in Thailand Highlights Wildlife Response GapsA monkey struggling in open water was pulled to safety by local authorities in...

Thailand’s Tourism Dream: Brazil, South Africa, and Belarus Join the Exciting Race for 33 Million Visitors by 2027

Thailand Names Brazil, South Africa and Belarus in Push to 33 Million Visitors by 2027 Phuket sits at the centre of...
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Phuket Buyers Wait on New Rules as the 3 Million Baht Visa Pauses

New applications for Thailand's 3 million baht visa are on hold from 2 October 2026. What the Thai Longstay Management letter says and what Phuket buyers can do now.

Boat Avenue Friday Market: The Weekly Night Every Phuket Expat Should Know

Every Friday from 4pm, the Boat Avenue Friday market in Bang Tao brings Phuket's community together for street food, live music and standout dumplings.

Maya Bay Is Open Again: What to Know Before You Visit

Maya Bay on Phi Phi Leh reopened on 1 October 2026 after its yearly two month closure. Opening hours, entry fees, rules and how to get there from Phuket.

Phuket Visitor Numbers 2026: Thai Travellers Lead as Four New Flights Arrive for High Season

Thai travellers lead Phuket visitor numbers in 2026 with 2.41 million arrivals, ahead of Russia, China and India combined. Four new direct flights start in October.

What Is PhuketNow? The Island’s Good News and Discovery Platform

What is PhuketNow? Meet Phuket's independent good news and discovery platform for residents, movers and visitors, with area guides, reviews and local stories.