Thailand expands Phuket Model drive against land encroachment
THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2026
Thailand will expand the Phuket Model nationwide, targeting encroachment on forests and public land, unlawfully issued title deeds, nominee landholdings and unlicensed hotels.
Phuket and Samui Evolve into Global Property Investment Hubs as Foreign Buyers Shift Market Dynamics
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026
Israeli investors embrace long-term leaseholds on Samui as villa supply outpaces Phuket, prompting calls for tighter regulation and property tax reform
Thailand's Health Minister Vows to Turn Ancient Remedies Into a Global Export Empire
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026
Public Health Minister Patana Promphat and Global Wellness Summit Co-Chair Cathy Feliciano-Chon set out Thailand's wellness ambitions and preview the 20th-anniversary Global Wellness Summit, November 10–13 in Phuket
Phuket begins jet ski crackdown, 23 offenders fined on first day
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
Phuket marine authorities have begun a crackdown on illegal jet ski operations, fining 23 offenders on the first day as part of efforts to improve tourist safety and confidence.