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Trams out, buses in for thrifty Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 15/05/2021
» Phuket has swapped its planned tram system for an automated rapid transit (ART) bus system and saved 15 billion baht in the process.
Tourists in Phuket under villa quarantine
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 23/02/2021
» PHUKET: Fifty-nine wealthy foreign tourists arrived in this southern island province on Sunday night and went into "villa quarantine" at the Sri Panwa Hotel, authorities said on Monday.
Surfskate event in Phuket sparks optimism
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 22/02/2021
» PHUKET: The province's business community took the first step towards reviving the island's hard-hit tourism sector by launching the "Amazing Thailand Phuket Surfskate Series 2021" over the weekend.
Phuket tourism chief leads fight against economic doldrums
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 21/12/2020
» President of the Phuket Tourist Association Bhummikitti Ruktaengam has outlined his vision to bring back tourists to the island which has suffered one of the worst economic impacts in the country from the global Covid-19 pandemic.
Phuket applies to reopen for super-yachts
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 16/11/2020
» The country's success in containing Covid-19 has come at a price: huge losses of income from foreign visitors. To lure overseas visitors and give the tourism industry a shot in the arm, the government introduced a special tourist visa (STV) scheme and recently approved a guideline for foreign tourists and crews of foreign super-yachts looking to dock in Thailand.
Phuket targets long-stay Scandinavians
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 21/09/2020
» More than 10,000 Scandinavians have inquired about the new extended visit programme the resort province is preparing to offer, according to Thailand Longstay Company.
Chinese tourists for Phuket 'bubble'
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/07/2020
» PHUKET: The Tourism and Sports Ministry will target specific provinces in China in a campaign to attract visitors back the resort island as travel restrictions are eased.