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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.
Diversity to become new selling point
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 21/07/2025
» Recognising Phuket's rich multicultural identity, the Ministry of Justice is investing in language and ethics education to promote social harmony and expand economic opportunities, particularly for the local Muslim community.
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.
Riviera study 'almost done'
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/03/2025
» The feasibility study for the Andaman Riviera project is set to wrap up this month, says the Transport Ministry.
Phuket 'needs new growth strategy'
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 04/03/2025
» The Phuket Chamber of Commerce is encouraging the private sector to set a new strategy for economic development to cope with increasing regional competition.
Phuket plans to ease reliance on tourism
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 01/08/2023
» PHUKET: The resort island province is working on a plan to develop itself into a "New Economy" less reliant on tourism for its survival.
Agreement signed to tackle Phuket labour shortage
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 12/03/2023
» PHUKET: An agreement has been signed between representatives of the business sector and the Office of Vocational Education Commission (OVEC) for vocational institutes to provide graduates and part-time students to work in tourism and service industries, which are now in need of about 30,000 workers in this southern island resort province.
'Phuket Sandbox' bags B66bn
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 26/05/2022
» The Phuket Sandbox has generated over 66 billion baht in revenue since its inception, the province's governor said yesterday.
Roadshow aims to attract Saudi tourists after thawing of relations
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/03/2022
» Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn is to lead a roadshow to Saudi Arabia this month to explore opportunities to attract more visitors from the Middle Eastern country.
Phuket seeks budget for health complex
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 05/04/2021
» PHUKET: The island's administration is waiting for the Public Health Ministry to approve its request for a 343-million-baht budget to prepare for the construction of the province's international medical tourism complex, director of Vachira Phuket Hospital, Chalermphong Sukontapol, said yesterday.