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Phuket gears up for Chinese New Year tourism surge
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 11/02/2026
» Phuket is preparing to welcome a surge of visitors during the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations, with a month-long programme of events beginning today aimed at stimulating early-year tourism and generating more than 600 million baht in revenue.
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.
'Phuket Eye' helps fight crime by foreign suspects
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/07/2025
» PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police are preparing to expand the "Phuket Eye" security model, aiming to enhance safety on the resort island.
Phangnga has 'green season' pull
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 16/06/2025
» Phangnga is rolling out new initiatives to attract visitors during the green season, traditionally seen as the low travel period due to the rainy weather.
Phuket beefs up controls on foreigners after surge in crime
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/03/2025
» Phuket, in association with international consulates, is ramping up its immigration screenings and crackdowns on illegal activities following a surge in the number of drug-related crimes and foreigners working on the island illegally.
Phuket sets road map to protect migrant dugongs
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 14/11/2024
» Phuket is forming a working group to care for about 30 dugongs that have migrated from the coasts of Trang and Krabi to areas around Rawai Beach.
Veg fest to generate B9bn: TAT
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 12/10/2023
» PHUKET: The annual 10-day vegetarian festival is expected to generate over 9 billion baht, said the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), while the Phuket Provincial Commercial Office said that vegetable prices are lower than that of the same period last year.
Peranakan fest to push local culture
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/06/2023
» Phuket will organise the Phuket Peranakan Festival 2023 from June 23-25 to celebrate the resort island's contemporary culture. The event is expected to bring 150 million baht in revenue to the city.
Move Forward leader backs major 2028 expo bid
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/06/2023
» PHUKET: Prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat has vowed his government will support Phuket in hosting the Specialised Expo 2028.
Covid case rate 'is getting worse'
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 31/05/2023
» PHUKET: Covid-19 infections have worsened in the island province over the past month, the Provincial Public Health Office said, citing a steady increase in caseloads.