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Locals' deaths renew old waste crisis concerns
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 15/12/2025
» Phuket vows to tackle a growing waste crisis after residents near a landfill and incinerator warned of serious health and environmental impacts.
Phuket shifts to targeting 'quality' tourists
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/12/2025
» Phuket is looking to strengthen its standing as a high-quality destination, with projected tourist revenue expected to surpass 500 billion baht this year, says Thanet Tantipiriyakit, president of the Phuket Tourist Association.
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.
Whiffy Phuket urges cannabis crackdown
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 19/10/2025
» Phuket is calling for stricter cannabis regulations following a surge in incidents involving foreign tourists whose erratic behaviour has tarnished its tourism image.
Phuket eyes big data for unified planning
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 09/10/2025
» Phuket: Big data and strategically unified communication teams are preparing to drive inclusive development in Phuket, says governor Saransak Srikruanet.
Phuket forges ahead with AI City plan
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 18/09/2025
» Phuket’s AI City project is gaining momentum as various aspects of public services will be automated using artificial intelligence.
Phuket targets B550bn revenue during high tourism season
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 14/09/2025
» Phuket is setting an ambitious tourism revenue target of 550 billion baht for the upcoming high season, with early indicators suggesting a strong recovery approaching pre-pandemic levels in 2019.
Phuket pressed to tackle issues vexing tourists
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/08/2025
» Phuket must tackle the persistent cannabis odour, lax rental motorcycle regulations and tourist safety concerns that are deterring visitors, local leaders have warned.
Uzbek beauty clinic operator arrested in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 20/06/2025
» PHUKET: An Uzbek woman was arrested for illegally operating a beauty clinic in Phuket following a raid on a commercial building in this island province on Friday.
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.