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Similan Islands reopen for the 2026–27 season: what Phuket travellers should know

The Similan Islands reopened on 15 October. Here is what the DNP and Tourism Authority of Thailand confirm about visitor numbers, electronic tickets, conservation rules and early-season weather.

22 Oct 2026 · Travel & Tourism
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Virgin Atlantic's Heathrow–Phuket route is now flying: the winter schedule

Virgin Atlantic's seasonal Heathrow–Phuket route is operating three times weekly. Check the current days, season dates and what remains subject to airline changes.

20 Oct 2026 · Travel & Aviation
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India-Thailand Highway Status (2026): What Is Open?

Is the India-Myanmar-Thailand Highway open in 2026? See the latest official construction update, completed sections and why it is not yet a normal end-to-end route.

07 Jul 2026 · Transport & Infrastructure
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Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) Guide for 2026

A practical Thailand Digital Arrival Card guide for 2026: who needs the TDAC, when to do it, the official website to use, and how to avoid scam sites charging fake fees.

28 Jun 2026 · Entry Requirements
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Thailand DTV Step-by-Step Application Guide (2026)

A step-by-step Thailand DTV application guide for 2026: what to prepare, where to apply, how the official e-Visa process works, and the mistakes that slow remote workers down.

28 Jun 2026 · Visas & Immigration
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Thailand Visa-Free Stay Is Now 30 Days: September 2026 Rules

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21 Jun 2026 · Visas & Immigration
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Best Months to Visit Phuket & Thailand (2026): Weather, Seasons & When to Go

A Phuket-first guide to the best months to visit Thailand in 2026, including Phuket weather, rainy season, shoulder season, and the easiest months for beaches and island trips.

06 Jun 2026 · Planning & Weather
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Getting Around Phuket & Thailand: Scooters, Taxis & Beyond (2026)

A Phuket-first guide to getting around Thailand in 2026: renting a scooter and the licence you legally need, helmet rules, plus Grab, Bolt, songthaews and the Bangkok BTS and MRT.

03 Jun 2026 · Transport
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Thailand Visa Options Explained for Phuket (2026): DTV, Retirement & More

A Phuket-first 2026 guide to Thailand visa options: the DTV for remote workers, retirement visas, the Digital Arrival Card, the foreign-income tax change, and which visa you actually need.

02 Jun 2026 · Visas & Immigration
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