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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 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.
Phuket 'needs new growth strategy'
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 04/03/2025
» The Phuket Chamber of Commerce is encouraging the private sector to set a new strategy for economic development to cope with increasing regional competition.
Bumper year expected for Phuket tourism
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 29/10/2024
» Tourism revenue in Phuket this year is likely to exceed the total in 2019, with almost as many visitors as in the year before the Covid pandemic, according to Thanet Tantipiriyakit, president of the Phuket Tourist Association.
Sweden opens new consulate
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 21/11/2023
» Phuket: The Swedish embassy in Thailand has appointed an Honorary Consul in Phuket to boost Thai-Swedish relations on the resort island, and the number of Swedish tourists to Thailand reached 110,000 so far this year.
Phuket seeks B148bn for tourism upgrade
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 29/09/2023
» The Transport Ministry will request a 148-billion-baht budget for upgrading infrastructure in Phuket, including building a second airport on the resort island, to make it a regional tourism hub.
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).
Phuket eyes B100bn New Year windfall
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 30/12/2022
» Phuket expects to earn more than 100 billion baht in revenue from tourism during the New Year period.
1m strays to be neutered in 2 yrs
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 16/08/2022
» The Soi Dog Foundation aims to neuter and vaccinate one million stray dogs and cats in Thailand in the next two years.
Phuket to host major travel fair
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 20/04/2022
» Phuket will host Thailand Travel Mart Plus 2022 (TTM+ 2022) to showcase travel products, services and experiences from around the nation from June 8-10.