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Phuket condos dominate supply, branded residences, landed properties gain traction
Phuket condos dominate supply, branded residences, landed properties gain traction
Sunday 18 May 2025 11:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket’s residential property market is evolving rapidly in 2025, with developers responding to lifestyle-driven demand, rising costs and growing interest in branded real estate, according to a new report from consultancy C9 Hotelworks.
Government tightens rules to prevent illegal work by foreign students
Government tightens rules to prevent illegal work by foreign students
Saturday 17 May 2025 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) has introduced new regulations to prevent foreign students from using short courses as a cover for illegal work in Thailand. Effective immediately, all institutions must submit their short course curricula for review.
Tourism reform call as foreign arrivals in Thailand plunge
Tourism reform call as foreign arrivals in Thailand plunge
Friday 16 May 2025 01:23 PM
BANGKOK: Thailand needs to urgently address the freefall in foreign arrivals, which is more pronounced this quarter among both leisure and corporate travellers, by reforming the sector and creating new destinations, according to a former head of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Phuket unfazed by weak Chinese market
Phuket unfazed by weak Chinese market
Wednesday 14 May 2025 12:58 PM
PHUKET: The sluggish Chinese market should have a short-term impact on Phuket as well as Thailand, as the island can attract other foreign arrivals and long-stay markets, according to Lan Kwai Fong Group, an operator of residential projects in the province.
Online worlds offer gateway to youth
Online worlds offer gateway to youth
Tuesday 13 May 2025 10:57 AM
BANGKOK: Brands are capitalising on online gaming and virtual worlds to tap Gen Z and Gen Alpha markets in what is dubbed the attention economy.
Blitz on dodgy tour operators
Blitz on dodgy tour operators
Monday 12 May 2025 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: The government has set up a nationwide joint task force to crack down on illegal tour operators and unlicensed tour guides, said deputy government spokeswoman Sasikarn Watthanachan.
Sansiri Showcases its Design Leadership As ‘A Global Lifestyle Brand’
Sansiri Showcases its Design Leadership As ‘A Global Lifestyle Brand’
Sunday 11 May 2025 12:30 PM
Conveying Phuket’s Soft Power to the World with the fashion collaboration ‘SANSIRI PHUKET + VINN PATARARIN’ inspired by the uniqueness of Phuket
Pet industry thrives as fewer young Thais have children
Pet industry thrives as fewer young Thais have children
Sunday 11 May 2025 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: The pet industry is expected to thrive as more Thais, particularly the younger generation, choose to raise pets instead of having children. Despite ongoing economic challenges, the sector has been barely affected.
Phuket Hosts the Inaugural Phuket Business Awards 2025, Celebrating Entrepreneurial Achievements
Phuket Hosts the Inaugural Phuket Business Awards 2025, Celebrating Entrepreneurial Achievements
Saturday 10 May 2025 11:00 AM
PHUKET, Thailand — The inaugural Phuket Business Awards 2025 ceremony took place on April 26, bringing together over 150 entrepreneurs and investors in Phuket.
Pushback on VAT scheme for Thai SMEs
Pushback on VAT scheme for Thai SMEs
Friday 9 May 2025 11:10 AM
BANGKOK: Even though Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has decided not to impose the value-added tax (VAT) on businesses earning less than B1.8 million annually to increase state revenue and reduce the budget deficit, the business community and especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are concerned that any expansion of VAT would exacerbate their struggles.
Seaplane Travel Arrives in the Andaman: Thai Seaplane Expands Fleet and Opens Phuket–Koh Kradan Route with 20-Minute Flights
Seaplane Travel Arrives in the Andaman: Thai Seaplane Expands Fleet and Opens Phuket–Koh Kradan Route with 20-Minute Flights
Tuesday 6 May 2025 04:05 PM
Phuket, Thailand — Thai Seaplane, Thailand’s first and only seaplane service provider, is redefining how travelers move between Thailand’s airports and island destinations with a premium new approach to regional travel.
Tourism officials wary of Vietnam
Tourism officials wary of Vietnam
Tuesday 6 May 2025 03:47 PM
BANGKOK: Tourism operators fear Thailand will lose its position as the top Southeast Asian destination to Vietnam in a few years as the latter reported nearly 50% inbound market growth in March compared with the pre-pandemic period, while Thailand struggles with sluggish growth.
Thailand proposes sweeping amendments to Anti-Money Laundering Act
Thailand proposes sweeping amendments to Anti-Money Laundering Act
Sunday 4 May 2025 11:30 AM
Thailand’s Ministry of Justice has unveiled draft amendments to the Anti Money Laundering Act B.E. 2542 (1999). This signalled a significant escalation in efforts to combat financial crime, corruption and illicit foreign ownership structures.
Building for the Future: Time Capsule Ceremony Marks Milestone at Layan Verde
Building for the Future: Time Capsule Ceremony Marks Milestone at Layan Verde
Sunday 4 May 2025 11:00 AM
In northern Phuket, in the prestigious Layan area, construction has officially begun on Layan Verde – a landmark mixed-use development already being hailed as the island’s first truly iconic residential and resort real estate project. Developed by VillaCarte Group, this visionary undertaking is designed to set a new benchmark in sustainable luxury living, while enhancing Phuket’s appeal as a premium investment destination.
Labour Minister visits Phuket to boost Thai workers and marine tourism
Labour Minister visits Phuket to boost Thai workers and marine tourism
Saturday 3 May 2025 10:30 AM
PHUKET: Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn visited Phuket yesterday (May 2) to open a welding skills test and support training for marine tourism jobs.
Calls to spur tax-free shopping
Calls to spur tax-free shopping
Thursday 1 May 2025 11:30 AM
BANGKOK: With China aggressively ramping up its tax policy by offering a high refund rate of 13% for tax-free shopping in a bid to lure tourist expenditure through more convenient spending, 
Phuket airport maintains robust traffic
Phuket airport maintains robust traffic
Wednesday 30 April 2025 12:06 PM
BANGKOK: While Chinese passengers dropped by roughly a third at Phuket airport, traffic remained robust from other countries such as Russia and Turkey, which should help the airport secure 18 million passengers this year.
Six marine parks to pilot new e-ticket system in October
Six marine parks to pilot new e-ticket system in October
Tuesday 29 April 2025 11:47 AM
BANGKOK: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) will officially launch a fully implemented e-ticket system at six major marine national parks on Oct 15, coinciding with the start of the tourist season.
Banks help sugar farmers combat PM2.5
Banks help sugar farmers combat PM2.5
Monday 28 April 2025 03:54 PM
BANGKOK: The central bank, in collaboration with the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB), Krungthai Bank (KTB) and Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), has launched a pilot loan programme to reduce PM2.5 pollution in the sugar industry.
Digital arrival cards required for visits to Thailand from May 1
Digital arrival cards required for visits to Thailand from May 1
Sunday 27 April 2025 10:00 AM
BANGKOK: Thai authorities have reminded all foreign tourists planning trips to the country that they will need to fill out a Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) at least three days before travelling, starting tomorrow (Apr 28) for arrivals on May 1.

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