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Thai tourism hit, arrivals fall by 30%
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/04/2026
» The tourism industry is calling for urgent support measures after visitor numbers fell by about 30% in the first month following the start of the Middle East war, with operators warning of continued pressure into the second and third quarters.
Land reclaimed from private firm in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 12/03/2024
» The Royal Forest Department (RFD) says it is working with other agencies to reclaim a reserved forest area encroached on by a private company on Nui beach in Phuket.
Plans to expand Phuket airport now underway
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/09/2023
» Phuket: A plan for the expansion of Phuket International Airport is now in its design phase, with costs expected to total at least 6 billion baht, said the Airports of Thailand (AoT).
Phuket airport approves Grab taxis, others eyed
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 01/09/2023
» Phuket International Airport will allow passengers to call Grab taxis via ride-hailing apps starting Friday, with more smartphone-based taxi services being considered.
A walk on the crowded side in Phuket old town
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 09/04/2023
» Phuket's tourist magnetism has extended from its beaches inland to its walking street that is now bursting at the seams.
Exat seeks partner to build new Phuket expressway
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 20/12/2022
» The Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) is inviting potential investors to submit their tenders for the construction of the 3.98-kilometre Kathu-Patong expressway in Phuket, which it estimated would cost 14.67 billion baht to build.
Phuket highway repair to cost B5m
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 26/10/2022
» The Department of Highways has estimated that it would cost at least 4.9 million baht to repair Highway 4029, the main road which links Phuket's Kathu district with the island's popular Patong beach.
Phuket to launch recovery campaign
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 22/10/2021
» Phuket is preparing to implement the "Together Phuket Stepping Forward" campaign following the government's policy to allow tourists from low-risk countries to enter without a quarantine period on Nov 1.
Phuket tackles overpriced taxi fares for tourists
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 12/12/2020
» Local authorities in Phuket are ramping up efforts to tackle the island's notoriously overpriced taxi fares, after a passenger complained of being ripped off.
Two Nigerians arrested over romance scam
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 14/09/2020
» PHUKET: Two Nigerian men have been arrested in this southern island province for suspected involvement in a so-called romance scam.