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Chinese make beeline for Phuket to mark New Year
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/02/2026
» Phuket's tourism sector is experiencing strong momentum during this year's Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day, with a sharp rise in Chinese arrivals driven by additional flights and renewed travel demand, according to the Phuket Tourist Association (PTA).
Phuket exploits fruit's potential
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/04/2025
» Phuket aims to promote local Garcinia, known as "som khwai" (buffalo orange), as a Thai Geographical Indication (GI) product, boosting the province's agricultural and food industries and generating sustainable income for locals.
'Premium' upgrade for Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/01/2025
» Phuket will be upgraded to a premium tourism destination as efforts are being made to address several problems in the island province, says Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Giant cruise ship's arrival at Phuket port a milestone
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 25/07/2024
» Phuket welcomed the Genting Dream cruise ship to its deep seaport on Wednesday, marking a milestone for marine tourism development on the island.
Island picked for Pride bid
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 12/07/2024
» Phuket has been chosen to represent Thailand in a bid to compete for the opportunity to host the 2025 InterPride World Conference.
Phuket bids for 2025 InterPride
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/07/2024
» Phuket authorities say the island province is now ready to compete for the opportunity to host the 2025 InterPride World Conference.
Small hotels urged to get a licence
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 11/09/2023
» Phuket aims to promote licences among small hotel operators to prepare for the high season. The registration for hotel licences is expected to augment the city's capacity to welcome over 10,000 visitors per day, or 2.19 million visitors per year.
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.
PM backs island's Expo bid
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 20/03/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Sunday decided upon an Andaman agenda that includes supporting Phuket's bid to host an international expo in 2028 with the potential to generate 40 billion baht.
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.