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Visa-free stay to be cut for quality boost
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 23/04/2026
» Thailand is preparing to end the 60-day visa-free scheme to improve screening and support sustainable growth in the tourism sector, according to Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul.
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.
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).
Phuket boosts tourism ties with Middle East
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/02/2026
» Phuket has stepped up efforts to expand high-quality tourism markets and strengthen international ties, with a major roadshow in the Middle East and the official opening of a Kazakhstan consulate in the province.
Phuket sets 2030 emissions cut target
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/01/2026
» Phuket is aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 400,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2030, representing a 9.6% reduction from projected levels.
Phuket leaders tout 'Smart Pier' benefits to boost safety
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/01/2026
» Phuket's "Smart Pier" registration system for boat passengers marks a major step towards improving maritime safety and management standards, says governor Nirat Phongsitthithawon, who launched it.
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.
Austrian arrested at Phuket airport for forged stamps, long overstay
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 18/11/2025
» PHUKET — Immigration officers at Phuket International Airport arrested a 41-year-old Austrian with forged entry and exit stamps in his passport who had overstayed his visa by 578 days.
Phuket boat taxi trial postponed to mid-December
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 07/11/2025
» Trial runs for Phuket’s boat taxi pilot project have been postponed for one month, with the testing period now scheduled for Dec 15–30, Governor Saransak Srikruanet said on Friday.