https://phukethotel.com/news/Visa, entry and island news for Phuket.en https://phukethotel.com/news/loy-krathong-2026-in-phuket-all-known-events-dates-and-where-to-float-a-krathong/https://phukethotel.com/news/loy-krathong-2026-in-phuket-all-known-events-dates-and-where-to-float-a-krathong/Sun, 15 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTLoy Krathong is on Tuesday 24 November 2026. Phuket's known events: Saphan Hin's seaside festival, lakes and beaches, resort dinners with prices, rules and tips. https://phukethotel.com/news/92-travellers-turned-away-at-bkk-what-phuket-bound-visitors-should-know/https://phukethotel.com/news/92-travellers-turned-away-at-bkk-what-phuket-bound-visitors-should-know/Sun, 15 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTThai immigration refused entry to 92 travellers at Suvarnabhumi on 12 November. What was reported, what did not change, and how Phuket-bound visitors can prepare. https://phukethotel.com/news/phoodie-phuket-food-festival-20-29-november-2026/https://phukethotel.com/news/phoodie-phuket-food-festival-20-29-november-2026/Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTFifty restaurants and bars take part in PHOODIE, a ten-day food festival organised by the Phuket Hotels Association. Here are the dates and how it works. https://phukethotel.com/news/global-wellness-summit-2026-phuket/https://phukethotel.com/news/global-wellness-summit-2026-phuket/Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTPhuket hosted the Global Wellness Summit from 10 to 13 November, opened by Queen Suthida, putting Thailand's wellness tourism in front of an international audience. https://phukethotel.com/news/new-flights-to-phuket-high-season-2026/https://phukethotel.com/news/new-flights-to-phuket-high-season-2026/Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTLondon, Zurich, Kuwait City and Minsk gain direct links to Phuket this winter, and Thai AirAsia adds routes to the northeast. Here is what has been announced. https://phukethotel.com/news/loy-krathong-and-family-festival-phuket-november-2026/https://phukethotel.com/news/loy-krathong-and-family-festival-phuket-november-2026/Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTLoy Krathong falls on 24 November 2026, and Phuket's first Family Festival takes place on 21 November in Phuket Town. https://phukethotel.com/news/december-2026-phuket-kings-cup-regatta-holidays-new-year/https://phukethotel.com/news/december-2026-phuket-kings-cup-regatta-holidays-new-year/Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Phuket King's Cup Regatta is listed for 5 to 12 December 2026, with two public holidays and New Year's Eve to plan around. Here is what to know. https://phukethotel.com/news/meeting-people-in-phuket-expat-clubs-and-groups/https://phukethotel.com/news/meeting-people-in-phuket-expat-clubs-and-groups/Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTPhuket has a large social scene for newcomers. These are the routes recent guides recommend, from running clubs and Facebook groups to quiz nights and volunteering. https://phukethotel.com/news/kathu-patong-tunnel-phuket-expressway-update-november-2026/https://phukethotel.com/news/kathu-patong-tunnel-phuket-expressway-update-november-2026/Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Kathu-Patong tunnel is expected to go to the Cabinet in the fourth quarter of 2026, with an opening targeted for 2031. Here is the status of Phuket's big transport projects. https://phukethotel.com/news/thailand-family-visa-order-214-2569/https://phukethotel.com/news/thailand-family-visa-order-214-2569/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTA new Immigration Bureau order updates the criteria and documents for certain family members of foreign residents. Here is what it covers and what it does not. https://phukethotel.com/news/thailand-visa-extension-bank-letters/https://phukethotel.com/news/thailand-visa-extension-bank-letters/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTSome applicants report difficulty getting bank certificates for immigration. Here is what is verified, which financial routes are published and how to prepare. https://phukethotel.com/news/thai-e-visa-processing-times-2026/https://phukethotel.com/news/thai-e-visa-processing-times-2026/Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTProcessing windows for the Thai e-Visa differ by embassy, nationality and visa type. Here is what official missions say and how to leave enough time. https://phukethotel.com/news/thailand-departure-tax-and-arrival-fee-proposals/https://phukethotel.com/news/thailand-departure-tax-and-arrival-fee-proposals/Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTTwo separate travel-charge proposals are under discussion: an arrival fee for foreign visitors and a 1,000 baht tax on air departures. Neither is being collected. https://phukethotel.com/news/thailand-ltr-visa-approvals-12010/https://phukethotel.com/news/thailand-ltr-visa-approvals-12010/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Board of Investment says 12,010 people have been approved for the LTR visa in four years. See who uses it and what the new online process changes. https://phukethotel.com/news/thailand-visa-exemption-30-days-from-15-september-2026/https://phukethotel.com/news/thailand-visa-exemption-30-days-from-15-september-2026/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe broad 60-day visa exemption ended on 15 September 2026. Here is who gets 30 days, what happens to people already in Thailand and what to check before you travel.