Virgin Atlantic launches the first ever nonstop London Heathrow to Phuket service on October 18, 2026. Edelweiss Air, Kuwait Airways and Belavia all follow within the same month. Here is everything UK and European travellers need to know about the new direct flights to Phuket 2026.

The Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026 runs October 9 to 19 and it is one of the most extraordinary cultural events in Southeast Asia. Here is what happens, where to watch, what to eat, and how to fit it into your Phuket trip.

People keep asking whether Phuket is still worth visiting in 2026. Here is an honest answer from people who are actually here — what has changed, what has not, and what makes the island genuinely worth your time.