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Whiffy Phuket urges cannabis crackdown
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 19/10/2025
» Phuket is calling for stricter cannabis regulations following a surge in incidents involving foreign tourists whose erratic behaviour has tarnished its tourism image.
Phuket real estate market booming
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/04/2025
» Phuket's property market has seen rapid growth after the Covid-19 pandemic, with the province making 400 billion baht in tourism revenue last year. However, concerns persist concerning wastewater issues.
Phuket Buddha site ordered closed due to landslide risks
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/09/2024
» Phuket's Royal Forest Centre will order a big Buddha site on top of Nak Koet Hill in tambon Karon to be closed due to fears of further landslides after 13 people were killed in the area by landslides on Aug 23.
Special status sought for Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 27/04/2024
» The governor of Phuket has proposed designating the island province as a special administrative area to gain more authority over taxation and budget allocation so it can be developed in line with Bangkok and Pattaya in terms of its administrative frameworks.
Locals to rally against Swiss man
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/03/2024
» Phuket residents are planning to gather around Yamu Beach in Thalang district on Sunday to rally against a Swiss man who allegedly kicked a local for sitting on steps near his beachfront villa.
Phuket curbs visa overstays
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 01/06/2023
» Phuket's acclaimed crime-free project has proved successful, with over 1,000 foreigners caught overstaying their visas.
Phuket cabbies protest against unregistered competitors
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/02/2023
» PHUKET: Operators of registered taxis and public transport vehicles on Thursday flexed their muscles to protest against unregistered taxis and outside vehicles providing services on the resort island.
Uproar in Phuket over Expo row
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 05/01/2023
» Phuket: Local administrative bodies across the province are up in arms against Interior permanent secretary Suthipong Juljarern's suggestion that the province drop its planned bid to host the Specialised Expo 2028.
Businesses worried by high airfares
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 27/12/2022
» Tourism operators in Phuket are urging the government to intervene following complaints about surging airfares which they fear could prompt travellers to choose cheaper alternatives.
Businesses worried by high airfares
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 26/12/2022
» Tourism operators in Phuket are urging the government to intervene following complaints about surging airfares which they fear could prompt travellers to choose cheaper alternatives.