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British reality TV star found dead in Phuket

British reality television star Jordan Wright has been found dead in a drainage ditch on the Thai island of Phuket, authorities have confirmed.

Bangkok Post

Who was Jordan Wright? British reality TV star found dead in drainage canal in Thailand

British reality TV star Jordan Wright has died at the age of 33 in Phuket, Thailand. His body was found face down in a drainage canal near Bang Tao Beach on March 14, just days after moving to the country.

The Times of India

Jordan Wright death: Former TOWIE star and Vicky Pattison’s ex dies in Thailand aged 33

The former TOWIE star’s body was found in a canal in Phuket

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French fugitive wanted for attempted murder arrested in Phuket

Immigration officers have arrested a 46-year-old French national hiding in Phuket after he was flagged on an Interpol red notice for attempted murder.

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Hard landing at Phuket airport, no injuries

All 140 passengers and crew are safe after an Air India Express jet made a hard landing at Phuket International Airport on Wednesday, but the resulting seven-hour runway closure resulted in many flight disruptions.

Bangkok Post

Towed speedboat hits tuk-tuk into massage parlour

A pickup truck towing a speed boat hit a tuk-tuk, sending it crashing through a massage parlour window and injuring several people in Phuket.

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Woman, believed to be Indian, caught on CCTV stealing a suitcase in Thailand's Phuket

A short clip from a market area in Thailand's Phuket has gone viral in Thai social media channels as it shows a woman stealing and walking away with the stolen article calmly. And many reports, including Thaiger News, concluded that the woman was probably Indian.

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Australian tourist dies from beating in Phuket

A 58-year-old Australian tourist died after a violent assault on Patong beach in Phuket on Wednesday night. Police are hunting down the suspect.

Bangkok Post

Air Arabia announces up to 40% discount on flights for Ramadan 2026

Air Arabia is offering significant discounts of up to 40% on select flights for travel between March and June 2026. Bookings must be made before February 25. This promotion covers various destinations, including popular spots like Milan, Athens, Phuket, and the Maldives, providing a budget-friendly opportunity for early planners.

The Times of India

Where to go to escape the crowds in Thailand

Thailand welcomed one million tourists from Britain in 2025. Here’s how to find a quiet spot in this increasingly popular destination

Evening Standard

'Buy property, get visa' plan upsets Phuket tourism operators

Phuket tourism operators oppose the government

Bangkok Post

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.

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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.

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Two tourists killed in separate traffic accidents

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

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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

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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.

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The Guardian - UK

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

Bangkok Post

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

Bangkok Post

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.

The Guardian - UK

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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