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Chinese tourists extend stays over Lunar New Year
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 25/02/2026
» More Chinese tourists have chosen longer stays in Phuket for the Lunar New Year holiday after travel plans to Japan were disrupted, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Phuket starts tour boat cleanup after fire, fatal collision
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/01/2026
» PHUKET - Marine officials have launched a campaign to restore shattered tourist confidence in Phuket's tour boat sector in the wake of a fatal speedboat collision and a huge fire over the past week.
Phuket eyes booming New Year
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 18/12/2025
» Phuket: The island province's tourism authority has forecast a bright New Year 2026 season, with an increase in international arrivals and over a billion baht in circulation during the period.
Thai, Norwegian woman arrested for dealing drugs in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/12/2025
» PHUKET - Police arrested a Thai man and a Norwegian woman at a luxury villa in Muang district on suspicion of selling heroin, methamphetamine pills and crystal meth.
Phuket targets B550bn revenue during high tourism season
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 14/09/2025
» Phuket is setting an ambitious tourism revenue target of 550 billion baht for the upcoming high season, with early indicators suggesting a strong recovery approaching pre-pandemic levels in 2019.
Phuket to boost safety initiatives for high season
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/08/2024
» Tourist safety needs to be a top priority in Phuket for the upcoming high season, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said.
Asian Pride Alliance to boost LGBTQIA2S+ rights
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/06/2024
» The Asian Pride Alliance (APA) initiative has been formed in Phuket to promote gender equality and LGBTQIA2S+ rights in the region.
Phuket set for infrastructure upgrades
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 18/05/2024
» The government has announced its development plan to upgrade Phuket's transportation infrastructure, including a new monorail system connecting the airport and Phuket Town.
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.
Phuket to receive 49k tourists per day during CNY
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 05/02/2024
» Phuket International Airport expects 49,000 tourists on average to arrive per day during the Lunar New Year festival, which started on Sunday and runs until Feb 16.