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Online storm over Phuket ceramics shop's B40 entry fee
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 16/02/2026
» PHUKET - The owner of a ceramics shop at the centre of an online drama after charging Chinese tourists a 40 baht entry fee had properly displayed the details of the service charge, which was legal, the Phuket Provincial Commercial Office said on Monday.
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).
Big cleanup of Karon beach sought
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/08/2024
» PHUKET: Local authorities have called for an urgent beach cleanup at Hat Karon, a popular coastal attraction, due to concerns about the long-term impact on tourism.
Phuket bans heavy trucks during weekday rush hours from Monday
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 28/06/2024
» PHUKET: All trucks with 10 wheels or more will not be allowed to use roads on the resort island during rush hours on weekdays beginning Monday.
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.
Phuket hastens assistance for 900 illegally built small hotels
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 14/07/2022
» Phuket is speeding up help to more than 900 small hotel operators affected by closure due to their illegal construction on public land.
Phuket tweaks sandbox rules
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 07/01/2022
» Phuket has experienced major problems with its sandbox scheme while the Covid-19 infection rate there keeps rising.
Small fish say strict rules no help
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 30/10/2021
» More than 50 tourism operators in Phuket met with the deputy governor on Fridayto petition against the continued imposition of the SHA Plus rules which they argue discriminate against their businesses.