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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.
Phuket eyes big data for unified planning
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 09/10/2025
» Phuket: Big data and strategically unified communication teams are preparing to drive inclusive development in Phuket, says governor Saransak Srikruanet.
Cannabis becoming a turn-off for Phuket tourism
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 19/06/2025
» Businesses in Phuket say widespread use of cannabis on the southern tourist island — home to 1,500 weed shops — has started to have a negative impact on tourism in Thailand.
Group rejects 'slum' label for Myanmar community
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 18/03/2025
» The director of a Catholic-run school in Phuket denies that a Myanmar community in the province is living in a "slum", as labelled by a foreign YouTuber.
42 Rohingya migrants detained in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 21/01/2025
» PHUKET - Forty-two Rohingya migrants have been detained after being found in the water off Thalang district of this southern tourist island, more than a month after they set out from Bangladesh.
Thai tourist fined for driving on Kamala beach
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/04/2024
» PHUKET: A Thai tourist has been fined after reportedly ignoring a lifeguard's warning and driving a rented car along Kamala beach, and sometimes in the water.
Phuket beach road reopens after public outcry
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 11/03/2024
» PHUKET: A development company has reopened a public road giving access to Laem Nga beach following a public protest by local residents over its closure.
Phuket beach row spurs graft probes
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 04/03/2024
» PHUKET: More than 500 locals and activists gathered on Yamu beach in Thalang district on Sunday to condemn a Swiss man who allegedly kicked a doctor. They also demanded his expulsion from Phuket and restoration of public access to the beach where the alleged assault happened.
Phuket residents demand expulsion of Swiss 'bully' as politicians weigh in
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/03/2024
» PHUKET: About 500 locals and activists gathered on Yamu beach in Thalang district on Sunday to condemn a Swiss man who allegedly kicked a doctor, demanding his expulsion from Phuket and restoration of public access to the beach where the alleged assault happened, as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said foreigners must comply with Thai laws.
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.