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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.
Special status call for Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 28/07/2025
» Local leaders are calling for Phuket to receive special administrative status, similar to Bangkok and Pattaya, to improve infrastructure and control over budget management and local administration.
Nigerian man held for motorbike theft in Chumphon
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 15/03/2025
» A Nigerian man who went on rampage in front of a convenience store in Muang district of Chumphon on Saturday morning turned out to be wanted for motorcycle theft in a nearby district, police said.
Special status sought for Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 27/04/2024
» The governor of Phuket has proposed designating the island province as a special administrative area to gain more authority over taxation and budget allocation so it can be developed in line with Bangkok and Pattaya in terms of its administrative frameworks.
Authorities deny media coverage about Russians
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 09/09/2023
» Phuket: The provincial police commander denied foreign media allegations that an increasing number of Russian tourists are now taking jobs and operating businesses illegally.
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.
PM backs island's Expo bid
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 20/03/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Sunday decided upon an Andaman agenda that includes supporting Phuket's bid to host an international expo in 2028 with the potential to generate 40 billion baht.
Police bust house party in Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/04/2020
» PHUKET: Police have arrested nine foreigners and five Thai women for partying, a violation of an order against gathering in crowds to control the spread of Covid-19, Patong police chief Pol Col Akanit Danpitaksat, said yesterday.
Rooftop party busted in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/04/2020
» PHUKET: Police arrested nine foreigners and five Thai women for partying in violation of the order against gathering in crowds, to control the spread of coronavirus disease.