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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.
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 tourism off to strong start
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 20/04/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket Office has reported a robust start to 2025, with tourism revenue reaching 149 billion baht in the first quarter.
Phuket real estate market booming
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/04/2025
» Phuket's property market has seen rapid growth after the Covid-19 pandemic, with the province making 400 billion baht in tourism revenue last year. However, concerns persist concerning wastewater issues.
Phuket to tackle food waste crisis
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 01/12/2024
» Phuket has introduced a food waste management initiative aimed at reducing waste by 15 tonnes daily as part of its effort to become a low-carbon destination.
Patong hill road to fully reopen Dec 25
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 07/12/2022
» PHUKET: The Patong hill road is expected to fully reopen to traffic on Dec 25, with repair work on its landslip-weakened foundation now almost complete.
Landslides block roads, cause power cuts in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 20/10/2022
» PHUKET: Multiple landslides caused by torrential rain blocked traffic and caused blackouts in this southern tourist island on Thursday, but Phuket airport remained open.
Flooding, mudslides, blackouts in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 19/10/2022
» PHUKET: Persistent rain, flooding, mudslides and blackouts continued to plague this southern tourist island on Wednesday.
Phuket begins clean up after rain, floods
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 18/10/2022
» Phuket: Cleanup operations were in full swing yesterday after flooding, triggered by heavy rain, wreaked havoc on the tourist island while provincial authorities have indicated that further inundation is unlikely for the upcoming long weekend.
Flood-damaged Phuket returning to normal
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/10/2022
» PHUKET: Cleanup and relief operations were in full swing on Monday after the flooding that caused chaos on this southern island resort province on Sunday drained off and life began returning to normal.