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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.
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.
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.
Heavy rain causes floods, landslide blocks hill road on Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 22/10/2025
» PHUKET – Persistent heavy rain caused flash floods and toppled trees and power poles on Wednesday, and caused a landslide on Patong hill that will close the road for three days.
Heavy rain causes flooding in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 20/10/2025
» PHUKET - Many roads on this southern tourist island were left flooded after heavy rain on Monday morning.
Phuket pressed to tackle issues vexing tourists
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/08/2025
» Phuket must tackle the persistent cannabis odour, lax rental motorcycle regulations and tourist safety concerns that are deterring visitors, local leaders have warned.
Phuket airport advises 4-hour arrival due to flooding
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 24/05/2025
» Phuket International Airport advised passengers to recheck the latest updates on their flight details and arrive early before the scheduled departure due to flooding caused by continuous heavy rain across the island province.
Rain pounds Phuket, flood warning
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 12/05/2025
» PHUKET - Residents are warned there could be flooding in some parts of the island as rain continues to pound the southern province.
Riviera study 'almost done'
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/03/2025
» The feasibility study for the Andaman Riviera project is set to wrap up this month, says the Transport Ministry.
Phuket cabaret seen as lucrative cash cow
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 04/12/2024
» Phuket cabaret is a "soft power" of the province that can generate over 200 million baht in revenue a year, according to provincial governor Sophon Suwanrat.