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InterPride World Conference Phuket
The international Pride network brings delegates to Phuket for workshops, plenaries and community events focused on LGBTQIA+ visibility, safety and collaboration.
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PRU x FRIENDS: The Farm Festival
A one-day gathering of chefs, growers, producers, artisans and live music at PRU Jampa Farm, closing PRU’s tenth-anniversary programme.
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Global Wellness Summit 2026
International leaders from wellness, hospitality, health and investment meet in Laguna Phuket for four days of talks, research and industry networking.
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PHOODIE Phuket Food Festival
Phuket’s new island-wide culinary festival brings together 50 restaurants and bars for chef collaborations, special menus, mixology, a public festival day and industry awards.
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The newest Phuket and Thailand reporting, guides and practical coverage.
ArticleSimilan Islands reopen for the 2026–27 season: what Phuket travellers should know
Mu Ko Similan National Park reopened on 15 October after its monsoon closure. The confirmed changes include electronic tickets, conservation briefings and tighter visitor management.
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ArticlePhuket Beach Life 2026 is coming to Patong: dates, location and what is confirmed
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has confirmed a free three-day beach festival at Loma Park, Patong, from 30 October to 1 November, combining SUP activities, music, food and beach-lifestyle zones.
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ArticleVirgin Atlantic's Heathrow–Phuket route is now flying: the winter schedule
Virgin Atlantic's first seasonal London Heathrow–Phuket service has arrived. Here is what the airline and Tourism Authority of Thailand currently say about the route, its operating days and its March 2027 end date.
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ArticleICONPHUKET announced for Thalang: what is planned and when
Siam Piwat has announced a THB 10 billion retail and entertainment destination within the wider Synthesis Ark project in Si Sunthon. Its 2029 opening is a target, not an opening date for the whole development.
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Foreign ownership, condos, villas, leases, costs and an enquiry route for buyers who want a trusted introduction.
Photo: Markus WinklerWhat’s On
Confirmed food, music, culture, art, sport, wellness and community events in Phuket and across Thailand.
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Visas, healthcare, money, transport, work and the practical decisions that shape everyday life.