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Phuket looks to resort model to tackle waste
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/01/2026
» Authorities in Phuket plan to adopt a wastewater and waste management model used by a local resort to address the island’s worsening environmental problems, including more than 1.2 million tonnes of accumulated waste.
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.
Bold plans take shape in Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/10/2025
» Phuket authorities have launched a sweeping infrastructure blueprint aimed at easing traffic congestion, improving water security, and upgrading marine transport links to boost the island's role as a regional hub.
Water woes hit Phi Phi islands
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/04/2024
» The Phi Phi islands in Krabi are facing a freshwater shortage, with local authorities weighing up their options to find a solution.
Andaman region urges maritime safety
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 16/09/2023
» Six Andaman provinces have proposed beefing up maritime assistance measures for tourists and cruise ships to boost confidence about their safety, RAdm Chaiyanan Chumai, spokesman of Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre (Thai-MECC), said yesterday.
Patong cops chief, deputies shunted over party video
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 18/04/2022
» Phuket: The chief of Patong police and four of his deputies have been transferred to the provincial head office after celebrity lawyer Sittra Biebangkerd posted a video clip on Facebook showing a pub in the Patong Bay Hill resort open past legal hours.
Pearl loses its lustre
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/02/2022
» Phuket, as does any attraction, relies on having a positive image among potential visitors. However, such an image is always vulnerable to being sullied by high-profile crimes as well as a perceived lack of safety.
Taekwondo gold medallist returns home
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 26/07/2021
» PHUKET: Taekwondo star Panipak Wongpattanakit arrived at Phuket airport with her Olympic gold medal on Monday morning, and immediately set her eyes on competing in the next Games.