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Phuket buoyed by aviation, tourism recovery
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 18/01/2026
» Phuket International Airport boasts growth in flight movements and passenger numbers in 2025, reflecting sustained recovery of aviation and tourism and renewed passenger confidence, says airport director Monchai Tanod.
Phuket sets 2030 emissions cut target
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/01/2026
» Phuket is aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 400,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2030, representing a 9.6% reduction from projected levels.
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.
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.
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.
Asian Pride Alliance to boost LGBTQIA2S+ rights
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/06/2024
» The Asian Pride Alliance (APA) initiative has been formed in Phuket to promote gender equality and LGBTQIA2S+ rights in the region.
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.
Phuket seeks B148bn for tourism upgrade
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 29/09/2023
» The Transport Ministry will request a 148-billion-baht budget for upgrading infrastructure in Phuket, including building a second airport on the resort island, to make it a regional tourism hub.
Activists step up efforts to protect Bang Khanun forest
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/08/2023
» PHUKET: A network of environmental groups has petitioned the Thalang district office and the 3rd Naval Area Command to step up protection of the 3,700 rai Bang Khanun reserve forest, citing widespread deforestation.