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Phuket steps up safety for Songkran
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 09/04/2026
» Safety and service preparations are underway for the upcoming Songkran Festival -- from tomorrow until next Wednesday -- at Phuket International Airport, although a modest decline in both flights and passenger traffic is forecast compared with last year, the airport says.
Hoteliers call for more direct flights
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 06/04/2026
» The Thai Hotels Association's Southern Chapter has urged the authorities to increase direct flights from Europe to Phuket to stabilise tourism amid travel disruptions caused by the Middle East war.
Thai tourism hit, arrivals fall by 30%
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/04/2026
» The tourism industry is calling for urgent support measures after visitor numbers fell by about 30% in the first month following the start of the Middle East war, with operators warning of continued pressure into the second and third quarters.
Chinese fugitive wanted for fraud arrested in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/04/2026
» PHUKET - A 32-year-old Chinese national wanted in his country on fraud charges involving losses of more than 5 million baht has been arrested in the Patong area of this island province.
Chinese tourists extend stays over Lunar New Year
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 25/02/2026
» More Chinese tourists have chosen longer stays in Phuket for the Lunar New Year holiday after travel plans to Japan were disrupted, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Online storm over Phuket ceramics shop's B40 entry fee
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 16/02/2026
» PHUKET - The owner of a ceramics shop at the centre of an online drama after charging Chinese tourists a 40 baht entry fee had properly displayed the details of the service charge, which was legal, the Phuket Provincial Commercial Office said on Monday.
Phuket set for bumper Chinese New Year
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 04/02/2026
» Phuket: Chinese New Year celebrations in the island province are expected to be particularly vibrant this year.
Dec 26 tsunami victims remembered 21 years on
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 27/12/2025
» Phuket, Krabi and Phangnga marked the 21st anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami on Friday with solemn remembrance ceremonies, interfaith prayers and tributes to the thousands who died.
Queen leads Vayu to top score in Phuket King’s Cup Regatta final round
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 06/12/2025
» PHUKET - Her Majesty the Queen competed in the final round of the 37th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta on Saturday, serving as navigator for the Vayu sailing team in the IRC Zero class aboard the yacht THA72.
Phuket City sounds alarm over mounting waste
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 05/12/2025
» PHUKET - Officials in Phuket City are alarmed by the increasing amount of waste that now exceeds its capacity to handle, urging other local administrations to abandon their complacency and join the fight against garbage.