Thomson Airways have DIRECT flights from London Gatwick to Phuket on their Dreamliner 787 in November and December, best price £269 return (Baggage extra £60 for 20kg), flying on 4th or 11th November, returning 19th November for 7/14 nights. Use Skyscanner to search, flights depart on fridays and return on saturdays. Some decent fares in early December too. Would love to go myself but hope this helps someone. First deal posted too (