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Phuket plans to ease reliance on tourism
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 01/08/2023
» PHUKET: The resort island province is working on a plan to develop itself into a "New Economy" less reliant on tourism for its survival.
Medical centre for failed expo-bid plot
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 01/07/2023
» The 141-rai plot of land set aside for Phuket's unsuccessful bid to host the Specialised Expo 2028 will be used for a medical and wellness centre instead.
Phuket loses Expo bid
Published on 21/06/2023
» Phuket has lost its bid to host the Specialised Expo 2027-28, which has been awarded to Belgrade, Serbia.
Phuket eager to host Specialised Expo 2028
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 21/06/2023
» The 172nd general assembly of the Paris-based intergovernmental organisation Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) has scheduled an election for Wednesday that people in Phuket have been planning for since 2020.
Phuket eyes big moment in the sun
News, Published on 19/06/2023
» All eyes are now on the upcoming announcement on June 21, when the world will learn which country will have the honour of organising the Specialised Expo 2028. Thailand's hopes are running high as Phuket is one of the five finalists in contention for this prestigious global event.
Phuket looks to move forward
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/06/2023
» The Phuket Tourist Association (PTA) will present proposals to the new government for the island's tourism recovery, which aim to restore the 400 billion baht in income that the island enjoyed in 2019.
TCEB aids Phuket expo
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/06/2023
» The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is in the process of convincing more countries to vote for Phuket in its bid to host Specialised Expo 2028, with the final presentation scheduled to take place next week.
Move Forward leader backs major 2028 expo bid
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/06/2023
» PHUKET: Prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat has vowed his government will support Phuket in hosting the Specialised Expo 2028.
Phuket hits last lap in bid for Expo 2028
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/06/2023
» Many Thais are crossing their fingers in the hope that Phuket is selected to host the Specialised Expo 2028, as the final presentation and vote draws near.
Chinese arrivals predicted to top 300,000 in April
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 19/03/2023
» The Chinese government expects the number of Chinese tourist arrivals will rise to more than 300,000 in April, according to the Chinese ambassador to Thailand.