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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.
Fears grow Phuket tunnel could be delayed
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 06/11/2025
» Phuket: The private sector is calling for urgent action on the Kathu–Patong tunnel project amid mounting fears of a delay.
Whiffy Phuket urges cannabis crackdown
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 19/10/2025
» Phuket is calling for stricter cannabis regulations following a surge in incidents involving foreign tourists whose erratic behaviour has tarnished its tourism image.
Governor backs call for special status
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 15/08/2025
» Phuket governor Sophon Suwannarat is calling for the province to be upgraded into a special administrative area, saying the move is necessary to tackle the island's critical infrastructure and environmental issues.
Phuket governor backs call for special status
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 14/08/2025
» Phuket governor Sophon Suwannarat is calling for the province to be upgraded into a special administrative area, saying the move is necessary to tackle the island’s critical infrastructure and environmental issues.
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.
Giant cruise ship's arrival at Phuket port a milestone
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 25/07/2024
» Phuket welcomed the Genting Dream cruise ship to its deep seaport on Wednesday, marking a milestone for marine tourism development on the island.
Smoking Austrian attacks taxi driver in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 04/04/2024
» PHUKET: An Austrian visitor has been charged with assaulting a limousine taxi driver who reportedly told him not to smoke in the vehicle. The altercation resulted in the taxi colliding with another car.
Locals to rally against Swiss man
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/03/2024
» Phuket residents are planning to gather around Yamu Beach in Thalang district on Sunday to rally against a Swiss man who allegedly kicked a local for sitting on steps near his beachfront villa.
Sea gypsies urge govt to save 'sacred' beach from developer
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 14/08/2023
» Phuket: Local activists are calling on the government to take back sea-gypsy ancestral land being leased to a hotel on Mai Khao beach.