News & Updates Archives – LUXE Phuket Villas

May 15, 2025

Snorkeling and Diving Reopen in Phi Phi Islands Following Year-Long Environmental Closure

Authorities in Thailand have officially reopened ten popular snorkeling and scuba diving sites within Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park in Krabi Province. The reopening, which took effect on April 17, 2025, comes...

March 26, 2025

Central Phuket Announces Expansion of Luxury and High Street Offerings

International shopping center Central Phuket announced in late January an expansion of their facilities and offerings estimated at one billion Thai baht, or around USD $29 million. The announced expansion includes improvements to elevate the...

February 12, 2025

Phuket Old Town Rolls Out Sustainability Plan to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2030

Phuket Old Town has set the goal toward carbon neutrality by 2030, aiming to become Thailand’s first carbon-neutral historic district. The Phuket Old Town Carbon Neutrality 2030 initiative, launched on November 24, 2024, by the...

December 25, 2024

Phuket Gears Up for Nationwide “Grand Tourism and Sports Year” in 2025

A global leader in the tourism industry, Thailand leads the pack in crafting strategies to attract domestic and international tourists to its shores. From offering cultural and religious attractions to food crawls of its Michelin-starred...

October 31, 2024

A Festival Powerhouse: Phuket Named 2024 World Festival and Event City by IFEA

Phuket continues to make waves as one of the world’s best travel destinations, earning a prestigious accolade that solidifies its global appeal. On September 29, 2024, the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) named Phuket...

September 12, 2024

Phuket Tourism Thrives with Surge in International Travelers

Phuket’s tourism industry is experiencing a strong recovery, with the island welcoming 4.3 million visitors in the first half of the year. While overall visitor numbers remain 7% below pre-Covid-19 levels, the surge in foreign...

July 25, 2024

Amazing Beach Life Festival Comes to Phuket for Thailand’s “Green Season”

Phuket will host the Amazing Beach Life Festival 2024 on August 2-4 at Patong with the theme “Neon Waves.” The ongoing festival is intended to boost tourism in Thailand during the “Green Season,” when tourist...

April 24, 2024

Today’s Cultural Capital: Thailand’s Festivals Redefine Global Tourism

Thailand aims to utilize its unique festivities to attract more foreign visitors through its National Soft Power Strategy Committee. Surapong Suebwonglee emphasized the significant contribution of festivals to Thailand’s overall charm, citing its famous cuisine,...

October 9, 2023

New International Airport in Phuket to be Completed in 2025 to Boost and Support Tourism Growth

Phuket residents and tourists can look forward to a new international airport by the end of next year. The airport is slated to be operational by December 2025 and later expected to improve logistics and...

January 20, 2021

Endangered Sea Turtles Are Returning as Multiple Nests Found Across Phuket and Phang Nga Beaches

The first month of 2021 has been exciting for marine wildlife officers in Phuket and Phang Nga as leatherback turtle eggs have been spotted on these provinces’ beaches. Leatherback sea turtles are the largest turtle...