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Locals' deaths renew old waste crisis concerns
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 15/12/2025
» Phuket vows to tackle a growing waste crisis after residents near a landfill and incinerator warned of serious health and environmental impacts.
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.
Sweden opens new consulate
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 21/11/2023
» Phuket: The Swedish embassy in Thailand has appointed an Honorary Consul in Phuket to boost Thai-Swedish relations on the resort island, and the number of Swedish tourists to Thailand reached 110,000 so far this year.
Phuket bounces back
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/07/2023
» Phuket is targeting over 14 million international and domestic tourists with tourism-related revenue expected to exceed 200–300 billion baht by the end of this year, according to Phuket Tourist Association (PTA).
Phuket aims to become ‘safest city’
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 07/07/2023
» PHUKET: An effort is under way to make Phuket the safest city in Southeast Asia following a number of incidents involving tourists.
Uproar in Phuket over Expo row
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 05/01/2023
» Phuket: Local administrative bodies across the province are up in arms against Interior permanent secretary Suthipong Juljarern's suggestion that the province drop its planned bid to host the Specialised Expo 2028.
Marina drive for Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/11/2022
» The arrival of the Spectrum of the Seas cruise ship off Phuket's Patong beach late last month was a welcome sight for the resort province that is still reeling from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Phuket hosts global ice skating event
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 07/06/2022
» Phuket this week hosts the International Skating Union's 58th Ordinary Congress which should bring in more than 60 million baht to the island province.
Phuket 'ready' to host major events
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 25/05/2022
» Phuket is signalling its readiness to host major international events, with two tourism events slated to take place next month as part of its bid to promote investments and revive the island's economy.
Pearl loses its lustre
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/02/2022
» Phuket, as does any attraction, relies on having a positive image among potential visitors. However, such an image is always vulnerable to being sullied by high-profile crimes as well as a perceived lack of safety.