BUSINESS

Phuket nightspot operators want crackdown on illegal operations

Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/01/2026

» With the recent bribery case regarding entertainment operators in Phuket resurfacing, the private sector urged a crackdown on illegal operations such as staying open late for nightlife venues as well as unlicensed accommodations, which tarnish the tourist island’s reputation and deprive the government of tax revenue.