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Chinese make beeline for Phuket to mark New Year
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/02/2026
» Phuket's tourism sector is experiencing strong momentum during this year's Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day, with a sharp rise in Chinese arrivals driven by additional flights and renewed travel demand, according to the Phuket Tourist Association (PTA).
Phuket to launch boat taxi trial
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/09/2025
» Phuket is preparing to introduce a boat taxi service aimed at reducing road congestion and enhancing transport options for both residents and tourists, with a trial run scheduled for November.
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.
Luxury yacht levelled by fire in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 21/05/2024
» PHUKET: Marine officials are investigating the cause of a fire that extensively damaged a luxury yacht moored in Chalong Bay on Monday afternoon.
Phuket jail to become a park
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 31/12/2023
» Phuket: A century-old prison on this resort island is being turned into a public park in the heart of the famous old town area.
Phuket targets road deaths
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 16/11/2023
» Phuket aims to reduce road fatalities from 135 per year on average to 110 or better within the next year, while the provincial health office is offering 100,000 free influenza vaccine doses to tourists.
83 international cruise ships bring B2bn in tourism-related income
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 25/06/2023
» A total of 83 international cruise ships with more than 310,000 passengers on board brought in more than 2 billion baht in tourism-related income to Thailand since the end of last year, says the Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre (TMECC).
Phuket airport sees flight uptick
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 09/10/2022
» PHUKET: Phuket airport expects to see more than 30,000 passengers per day during high season, starting this month.
Phuket hastens assistance for 900 illegally built small hotels
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 14/07/2022
» Phuket is speeding up help to more than 900 small hotel operators affected by closure due to their illegal construction on public land.