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THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

Phuket attracts quality tourists with Paris roadshow

Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 09/03/2026

» Phuket has stepped up its international appeal as a tourism destination by staging "Phuket Roadshow to Paris 2026" on Feb 26 at Pavillon Wagram in central Paris.

THAILAND

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).

THAILAND

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. 

THAILAND

Phuket eyes booming New Year

News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 18/12/2025

» Phuket: The island province's tourism authority has forecast a bright New Year 2026 season, with an increase in international arrivals and over a billion baht in circulation during the period.

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

Illegal shisha seller busted near Phuket school

Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 20/11/2025

» PHUKET - Authorities have arrested a shop owner for illegally selling shisha and smoking equipment near a school in Kathu district on this tourist island following a raid on Wednesday night.

THAILAND

Woman made B80k a day delivering unordered junk goods to the gullible

Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/11/2025

» PHUKET - A 30-year-old woman was arrested at a warehouse in Muang district for allegedly delivering unsolicited, substandard goods to people who had not ordered them and collecting an estimated 80,000 baht a day from those who paid.

BUSINESS

Phuket enjoys surprise off-season arrivals hike

News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/07/2025

» Phuket is seeing a big shift in tourism patterns as European travellers embrace off-season travel, with tourism revenue expected to grow by over 40 billion baht, or around 10%, this year, says the Phuket Tourist Association.

THAILAND

Phuket park assesses coral after Myanmar ship sinks

Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/06/2025

» PHUKET - Park and navy divers are surveying coral off Mu Ko Surin National Park amid concern it could be damaged by a sunken vessel from Myanmar.