Phuket's luxury villa sector has emerged as a compelling proposition for both investors and holiday-makers seeking exceptional accommodation experiences. The island's most prestigious estates are commanding attention for their remarkable amalgamation of privacy, world-class amenities and architectural excellence.

A Swiss man accused of kicking a Thai female doctor at his luxury villa in Phuket's Thalang district apologised on Friday for his behaviour and said that he was enraged because of previous trespassing by Chinese people.