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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.
Phuket hosts forum on sustainable island tourism
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 25/09/2024
» PHUKET - Sustainable tourism plays an important role in strengthening local communities, especially in the face of climate-induced emergencies such as floods and storms that have affected Phuket, governor Sophon Suwannarat said on Wednesday.
Phuket begs for water fix
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/05/2024
» Tourism authorities in Phuket are begging the government to deal with the water shortage problem which is contributing to higher costs for hotel operators amid growing numbers of visitors.
Phuket water problems get more attention
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 05/09/2023
» PHUKET: The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) is accelerating plans to solve Phuket's problems of water shortages, flooding and poor wastewater management.
Phuket bounces back
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/07/2023
» Phuket is targeting over 14 million international and domestic tourists with tourism-related revenue expected to exceed 200–300 billion baht by the end of this year, according to Phuket Tourist Association (PTA).
Tourist numbers set to rise
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/07/2023
» Tourist arrivals topped 12 million late last month and are on course to reaching 25 million by the end of the year, according to the government.
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.
Peranakan fest to push local culture
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/06/2023
» Phuket will organise the Phuket Peranakan Festival 2023 from June 23-25 to celebrate the resort island's contemporary culture. The event is expected to bring 150 million baht in revenue to the city.
Foreign gangs accused of stealing local jobs in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 18/02/2023
» The hospitality industry in Phuket is urging the government to solve the issue of foreign mafia groups getting increasingly involved in business on the resort island.
American tourist found safe in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 30/04/2022
» PHUKET: A 68-year-old American tourist who got lost in a forest in Thalang district of this island province was found safely within a few hours on Friday.