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Phuket leaders tout 'Smart Pier' benefits to boost safety
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/01/2026
» Phuket's "Smart Pier" registration system for boat passengers marks a major step towards improving maritime safety and management standards, says governor Nirat Phongsitthithawon, who launched it.
Phuket boat taxi trial postponed to mid-December
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 07/11/2025
» Trial runs for Phuket’s boat taxi pilot project have been postponed for one month, with the testing period now scheduled for Dec 15–30, Governor Saransak Srikruanet said on Friday.
Phuket to launch boat taxi trial
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/09/2025
» Phuket is preparing to introduce a boat taxi service aimed at reducing road congestion and enhancing transport options for both residents and tourists, with a trial run scheduled for November.
Phuket boat taxis linking beaches and airport possible this year
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/05/2025
» PHUKET - Boat taxi services connecting some beaches and the airport are expected to make a debut later this year, a senior Marine Department official said on Friday.
Dugong seen off Rawai beach
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 20/08/2024
» Phuket: A dugong has been spotted for the first time off Rawai beach, causing excitement and fears about the prevailing threat to the rare aquatic animal posed by the current marine environment.
Phuket builds 4th ‘smart’ pier
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/10/2023
» PHUKET: The Phuket regional marine office is upgrading its fourth privately-run pier into a smart pier to facilitate better tourist services.
English Traffy Fondue app aids foreigners
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 23/08/2023
» The provincial office has introduced an English language-supported version of the Traffy Fondue application to help foreign visitors air complaints about the local environment and public services.
Phuket expects B2bn revenue from 4-day holiday
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 14/10/2022
» PHUKET: The four-day government holiday that began on Thursday will generate more than 2 billion baht in revenue from tourist spending on this island province, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Phuket office.
Phuket marine safety goes hi-tech with 'smart pier'
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 09/06/2022
» Phuket is ready to roll out "smart piers" to promote Phuket's Safe Tourism campaign.
Phuket boat trips to boom over Songkran festival
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/04/2022
» PHUKET: Tourists travelling by boat and ferry around this southern island province are expected to reach 10,000 per day during the five-day Songkran holiday which begins on Wednesday, local authorities said.