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Phuket targets dodgy cabs
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/11/2025
» Fake taxi registrations are a growing problem on ride-hailing applications, putting Phuket's tourism reputation at risk, says its provincial administration.
Phuket airport forecasts 16m passengers in 2025
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/10/2025
» Phuket International Airport expects to welcome more than 16 million passengers this year, driven by rising international arrivals and new direct flight routes from Europe and Asia, said airport director Monchai Tanode.
Phuket boat taxis linking beaches and airport possible this year
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/05/2025
» PHUKET - Boat taxi services connecting some beaches and the airport are expected to make a debut later this year, a senior Marine Department official said on Friday.
Phuket airport approves Grab taxis, others eyed
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 01/09/2023
» Phuket International Airport will allow passengers to call Grab taxis via ride-hailing apps starting Friday, with more smartphone-based taxi services being considered.
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.
Pearl loses its lustre
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/02/2022
» Phuket, as does any attraction, relies on having a positive image among potential visitors. However, such an image is always vulnerable to being sullied by high-profile crimes as well as a perceived lack of safety.
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.
Taxi 'rip-off' old news: Phuket officials
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 06/07/2021
» The provincial land transport office on Monday clarified a claim by a passenger who said she was charged 900 baht for an airport transfer service arranged by a hotel in Phuket's Patong area, saying the passenger's post on social media was about an experience she had a long time ago, and was unrelated to the island's current reopening.
Phuket tackles overpriced taxi fares for tourists
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 12/12/2020
» Local authorities in Phuket are ramping up efforts to tackle the island's notoriously overpriced taxi fares, after a passenger complained of being ripped off.