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Hurdles remain for sustainable tourism in Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 26/11/2025
» Phuket aims to become a sustainable tourism city, but there is still room for improvement in terms of tax, infrastructure, waste management and traffic, according to Bhummikitti Ruktaengam, president of the Sustainable Tourism Development Foundation.
Russian on student visa held in Phuket for alleged cocaine sales
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 16/11/2025
» PHUKET: A 31-year-old Russian man holding a student visa has been arrested for allegedly selling cocaine on the island, tourist police said.
Phuket's image 'marred by rampant cannabis use'
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 19/09/2025
» People's Party (PP) MP Chalermpong Saengdee has called on the newly formed government to urgently address the widespread use of cannabis in Phuket, warning the province's image as a world-class tourist destination is at risk, especially ahead of the high season.
Phuket enjoys surprise off-season arrivals hike
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/07/2025
» Phuket is seeing a big shift in tourism patterns as European travellers embrace off-season travel, with tourism revenue expected to grow by over 40 billion baht, or around 10%, this year, says the Phuket Tourist Association.
Cannabis becoming a turn-off for Phuket tourism
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 19/06/2025
» Businesses in Phuket say widespread use of cannabis on the southern tourist island — home to 1,500 weed shops — has started to have a negative impact on tourism in Thailand.
Alcohol, sunbeds to be banned on Phuket hideaway beach
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 12/02/2024
» PHUKET: Provincial and park authorities will kick off regular joint patrols on Freedom Beach on Tuesday with strict checks on alcoholic drinks part of the mission, an MP on the resort island said on Monday.
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.
Myanmar Airways launches Phuket route
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/10/2022
» Phuket: Myanmar Airways International (MAI) began operating its Yangon–Phuket route yesterday, targeting migrant workers and long-stay tourists.
Phuket to nix screening of fully vaxxed tourists
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 28/04/2022
» Covid-19 screening measures for fully vaccinated visitors in Phuket will be lifted from Sunday as per the orders of a committee chaired by the island's governor, Narong Woonciew.
Booster shots to be provided to 3 million
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 18/09/2021
» The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) will roll out Covid-19 vaccine booster jabs to three million people nationwide who have been fully inoculated with Sinovac.