Phuket

Yael Shelbia vacationed at Phuket's luxury Amanpuri resort with partner Lance Stroll, with the exclusive four-day trip costing over $16,000 per person.

Arkia launches a 48-hour flash sale offering direct flights to Bangkok, Phuket, and Hanoi for $449 one-way, including baggage and meals.

Thai authorities in Phuket launched an investigation into the local Chabad center in Patong, examining land ownership, commercial licenses, and corporate structures amid a broader crackdown on foreign-held businesses.

A holiday dinner for hundreds of Israelis at the Chabad House in Phuket, Thailand, was cancelled Friday following Israeli security warnings amid nearby pro-Palestinian protests.

Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow met with Israeli Ambassador Alona Fisher-Kamm to demand stricter handling of Israeli conduct after complaints in tourist hotspots.

After months of rumors, the change in the East becomes official: starting September 15, visa-free tourist stays will be cut in half from 60 to only 30 days. All the details.

About 150 people participated in a protest in Patong, calling on the Thai government to limit the stay of Israeli tourists to just 15 days. This demand has gained traction in Thai media amid growing criticism regarding the behavior of some foreign tourists.

This coming Friday, an unusual protest rally is planned at Patong Beach, centered on a call by local residents in Phuket for foreign tourists to respect the country's laws, with explicit focus on Israeli travelers. The gathering, currently receiving hostile promotion from pro-Palestinian elements, is awaiting final approval from local police.

An argument that began over the price of a ride in Phuket escalated after a local driver refused to let Israelis join a ride booked by Australian tourists. The driver claims that the family members threatened him and attempted to attack him with a concrete slab. The video of the incident has sparked widespread reactions in local media.