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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 sees 5.85 million visitors in first 5 months
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/07/2025
» Russians, Chinese and Indians were Phuket’s largest groups of foreign tourists in the first five months of this year, generating around 223 billion baht in revenue, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
UAE tourist fined for driving car on Phuket beach
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 15/06/2025
» PHUKET - A tourist from the United Arab Emirates has been penalised for driving a car on a beach.
Phuket touts weight-loss expertise
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/03/2025
» Vachira Phuket Hospital, a state-run hospital in Phuket, is expanding its role in the medical tourism sector. The hospital aims to attract more international patients seeking weight-loss surgery, capitalising on growing demand for this popular procedure.
American woman caught smuggling meth from Phuket to Singapore
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 24/02/2025
» PHUKET - A 65-year-old woman from the United States has been arrested after more than four kilogrammes of methamphetamine were found in her luggage as she boarded a plane to Singapore.
High-end tourists to help meet B500bn revenue goal
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 15/10/2024
» Phuket is planning to increase its tourism revenue to 500 billion baht in the second half of this year through policies that focus on high-end tourists.
Phuket declared World Festival and Events City
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 30/09/2024
» The International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) has declared Phuket a 2024 World Festival and Events City.
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.
Big cleanup of Karon beach sought
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/08/2024
» PHUKET: Local authorities have called for an urgent beach cleanup at Hat Karon, a popular coastal attraction, due to concerns about the long-term impact on tourism.
American arrested for theft, assault in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 04/05/2024
» PHUKET: An American man accused of assaulting a Thai woman and stealing her cash and valuables last month was arrested in Muang district of this island province on Friday, police said.