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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.
Special status call for Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 28/07/2025
» Local leaders are calling for Phuket to receive special administrative status, similar to Bangkok and Pattaya, to improve infrastructure and control over budget management and local administration.
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.
Tourist numbers set to rise
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/07/2023
» Tourist arrivals topped 12 million late last month and are on course to reaching 25 million by the end of the year, according to the government.
Floating beach club not cleared to open in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 05/04/2023
» PHUKET: Authorities have told the operators of a lavish floating beach club that they will not receive permission to open until more safety and environmental standards are met.
PM backs island's Expo bid
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 20/03/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Sunday decided upon an Andaman agenda that includes supporting Phuket's bid to host an international expo in 2028 with the potential to generate 40 billion baht.
Agreement signed to tackle Phuket labour shortage
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 12/03/2023
» PHUKET: An agreement has been signed between representatives of the business sector and the Office of Vocational Education Commission (OVEC) for vocational institutes to provide graduates and part-time students to work in tourism and service industries, which are now in need of about 30,000 workers in this southern island resort province.
Phuket airport '100% ready' to serve
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/06/2020
» PHUKET: Phuket International Airport is fully ready to provide services to passengers, its director said, as the airport reopened on Saturday after the Covid-19 lockdown easing.
'Phoenix' owner faces civil suit
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 06/08/2018
» The Marine Department will lodge a civil lawsuit against the owner of the Phoenix for failing to salvage the ship, which sank off the coast of Phuket last month, killing 47 Chinese tourists.