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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.
Special status sought for Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 27/04/2024
» The governor of Phuket has proposed designating the island province as a special administrative area to gain more authority over taxation and budget allocation so it can be developed in line with Bangkok and Pattaya in terms of its administrative frameworks.
Phuket launches 'crime-free' initiative
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 28/11/2023
» Phuket is kicking off a scheme that authorities say will help ensure the safety of international tourists during this high season.
Phuket tourism sector seeks B5bn pledge to fuel recovery
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 11/10/2021
» Phuket tourism operators are banking on a five-billion-baht fund being created to finance a full-scale effort to salvage the province's battered tourism sector, the local tourist chief said on Sunday.
Van, taxi drivers in Phuket seek halt on car loan repayments
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 04/06/2021
» PHUKET: Local cabbies and van drivers have asked TMB-Thanachart Bank to suspend loan repayments for at least six months, saying that without tourists they have no money to meet the instalments.
Kyrgyz man found hanged at deserted Phuket hotel
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 20/02/2021
» PHUKET: A Kyrgyz man was found hanged at a deserted hotel in Thalang district in the early hours of Saturday.
Thanathorn's 'Progressive Movement' to contest local elections
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 29/06/2020
» PHUKET: Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, former leader of the disbanded Future Forward party, hit the campaign trail in this southern island province on Sunday, announcing his plan to field candidates nationwide in coming local elections under the banner of the "Progressive Movement".