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Visa-free policy harming Phuket’s push for ‘quality tourism’
Visa-free policy harming Phuket’s push for ‘quality tourism’
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat and Phuket Tourist Association President Thaneth Tantipiriyakij have both voiced concerns about the growing issue of ‘overtourism’ in the province, and both are focused on striking a balance between tourism growth and preserving Phuket's status as a quality destination.
Push for Phuket Old Town carbon neutrality gains speed
Push for Phuket Old Town carbon neutrality gains speed
PHUKET: The project for the Phuket Old Town area to attain ‘carbon neutrality’ status and becoming a ‘zero-emission’ destination by 2065 is gaining momentum.
New draft law aims to protect Phuket’s green areas, keep tree cover
New draft law aims to protect Phuket’s green areas, keep tree cover
PHUKET: A new draft regulation by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) aims to protect green areas specifically in Phuket by enforcing a restriction on how much green areas may be removed from a plot, with a mandate on keeping trees planted on site.
London Calling: Nong Fiat is gearing up for the global stage
London Calling: Nong Fiat is gearing up for the global stage
Fans of Prapapon 'Nong Fiat' Sreemoung, better known as Phuket’s ‘Queen on Street’, will be cheering for the 15-year-old in her recent live audition for ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ in London.
Phuket reservoirs yet to reach ‘overflow danger’
Phuket reservoirs yet to reach ‘overflow danger’
PHUKET: The water levels in Phuket’s three main reservoirs have not yet reached ‘danger’ levels, Krirksak Leenanon, Director of the Phuket branch of the Royal Irrigation Department, has assured, but they will by month’s end.
Leading figures question Phuket’s ‘over-touristed’ label
Leading figures question Phuket’s ‘over-touristed’ label
PHUKET: Thaneth Tantipiriyakij, President of the Phuket Tourism Association, has challenged Phuket being branded the ‘most crowded tourist destination in the world’ as reported by UK daily newspapers, citing a survey posted online by a money transfers website.
Big Buddha closed as illegal construction probe continues
Big Buddha closed as illegal construction probe continues
PHUKET: The tourist-popular Big Buddha viewpoint and temple complex on the hills separating Kata and Chalong has been closed for safety while the site is inspected for illegally encroaching on protected forest at the top of the Nakkerd Hills.
Swiss expat Urs Fehr found not guilty of assault
Swiss expat Urs Fehr found not guilty of assault
PHUKET: The Phuket Kwaeng Court today (Sept 3) ruled Swiss expat Urs Fehr, , called by Thai media as ‘Swiss David’, not guilty in the charge of assault brought against him for allegedly kicking a woman doctor in front of his rented luxury villa in Pa Khlok in February.
Kata road repairs underway
Kata road repairs underway
PHUKET: Repairs to Pak Bang Road along the Kata beachfront are underway, and are expected to take a month to complete, Kaorn Mayor Jadet Wicharasorn has told The Phuket News.
Construction ‘a significant factor’ in landslide cause: DDPM
Construction ‘a significant factor’ in landslide cause: DDPM
PHUKET: Sopon Thongsai, Chief of the Phuket Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office (DDPM Phuket), has named construction at the bottom of the hill a ‘significant factor’, but not the sole cause, of the deadly landslide that killed 13 people behind Wat Kata early last Friday morning (Aug 23).
Move to legalise sex work gets widespread support in Phuket
Move to legalise sex work gets widespread support in Phuket
PHUKET: Patong’s leading figures are unanimous in their support for making sex work legal, saying that the regulation of Phuket’s key informal industry will bring greater safety and better health protection for sex workers and customers alike.
Sentencing of Swiss expat ‘David’ set for September
Sentencing of Swiss expat ‘David’ set for September
PHUKET: The trial of Swiss expat Urs Fehr, also reported by Thai media as ‘Swiss David’, for kicking a woman doctor in front of his rented luxury villa in Pa Khlok in February is currently set to conclude early September.
Mayor battles repeated flooding in Srisoonthorn
Mayor battles repeated flooding in Srisoonthorn
PHUKET: Srisoonthorn Mayor Chalermphon Kerdsap has blamed construction and development that obstructs natural water runoff as primary causes of recurring floods in the fast-developing area of Tambon Thepkrasattri.
Dissolution is not the end, says Phuket MP
Dissolution is not the end, says Phuket MP
PHUKET: Chalermpong Saengdee, one of three MPs for Phuket, all from the recently banned Move Forward Party, assures The Phuket News that the party's dissolution will not affect his commitment to serving the people of Phuket. 
Phuket traders praise move to not recriminalise cannabis
Phuket traders praise move to not recriminalise cannabis
PHUKET: Poonwarit Wangpatravanich, President of Phuket Cannabis Association, has praised the government’s latest announcement not to recriminalise cannabis outright, saying the move will help preserve a multi-billion-baht industry.