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Tourism Minister promotes Phuket model of ‘Safe Tourism’
Tourism Minister promotes Phuket model of ‘Safe Tourism’
Saturday 2 August 2025 12:50 PM
PHUKET: Minister of Tourism and Sports Sorawong Thienthong visited Soi Bangla in Patong yesterday (Aug 1) to promote the ‘Phuket Model’ of safe tourism and inspect the area’s readiness to welcome international visitors under higher safety standards.
‘Phuket Harmony’ fair unites 300 SMEs
‘Phuket Harmony’ fair unites 300 SMEs
Friday 1 August 2025 09:01 AM
PHUKET: More than 300 small- and medium-sized enterprises gathered at Saphan Hin yesterday (July 31) for the grand opening of the ‘Phuket Harmony SMEs Fair’, a four-day event aimed at boosting the local economy through sustainable business, tourism and innovation.
Phuket Governor welcomes Vietnamese Ambassador
Phuket Governor welcomes Vietnamese Ambassador
Friday 1 August 2025 08:54 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat welcomed Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung to Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (July 31), as the two parties explored opportunities to deepen cooperation in tourism, urban development and potential sister-city partnerships.
Phuket targets 30% waste reduction in 3 months
Phuket targets 30% waste reduction in 3 months
Thursday 31 July 2025 05:57 PM
PHUKET: Provincial authorities are pushing forward with a plan to reduce Phuket’s waste by 30% within three months, as part of urgent efforts to relieve the strain on the overwhelmed Phuket Solid Waste Disposal Center at Saphan Hin.
Patong lifeguard praised for catching beach thief
Patong lifeguard praised for catching beach thief
Thursday 31 July 2025 10:36 AM
PHUKET: A Patong lifeguard has been praised for catching a 28-year-old Thai transgender woman who has since been charged with theft after snatching a bracelet from a tourist doing her morning exercise on the beach.
‘Absolute madness’: Thailand’s pet lion problem
‘Absolute madness’: Thailand’s pet lion problem
Wednesday 30 July 2025 11:30 AM
CHIANG MAI: Behind a car repair business on a nondescript Thai street are the cherished pets of a rising TikTok animal influencer: two lions and a 200-kilogramme lion-tiger hybrid called “Big George.”
Aeroflot flight forced to return to Phuket after takeoff
Aeroflot flight forced to return to Phuket after takeoff
Wednesday 30 July 2025 10:18 AM
PHUKET: An Aeroflot flight bound for Novosibirsk was forced to turn back shortly after taking off from Phuket International Airport yesterday morning (July 29), reportedly due to a technical issue.
Patong holds tsunami evacuation drill
Patong holds tsunami evacuation drill
Wednesday 30 July 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Hundreds of residents, officials and tourists joined a major tsunami evacuation drill in Patong yesterday (July 29) as part of a coordinated effort by Patong Municipality to strengthen disaster preparedness and build public confidence in the event of a real emergency.
More tourism stimulus possible
More tourism stimulus possible
Tuesday 29 July 2025 12:55 PM
BANGKOK: The Finance Ministry may consider implementing tax measures to stimulate tourism during the low season, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Phuket celebrates decade of lobster delights
Phuket celebrates decade of lobster delights
Tuesday 29 July 2025 09:55 AM
PHUKET: The popular Phuket Lobster Festival is returning this August to celebrate its 10th anniversary, with more than 100 restaurants across the island offering over 500 lobster-inspired dishes as organisers promote Phuket being recognised as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.
Body of missing Saudi tourist found near Layan Beach
Body of missing Saudi tourist found near Layan Beach
Monday 28 July 2025 09:22 AM
PHUKET: The body of a 22-year-old Saudi tourist who went missing while swimming at Bang Tao Beach on Saturday (July 26) has been recovered after washing ashore this morning (July 28) near Layan Beach in Cherng Talay.
Body of drowned man found on rocks at Nai Thon Beach
Body of drowned man found on rocks at Nai Thon Beach
Monday 28 July 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: The body of a 23-year-old man who drowned after being swept out to sea while swimming with friends at Nai Thon Beach has been recovered by rescue teams.
Tourism confidence dives
Tourism confidence dives
Saturday 26 July 2025 10:30 AM
BANGKOK: The tourism confidence index in the second quarter plunged year-on-year, as tourism contracted since the beginning of the year due to safety concerns and cautious tourism spending following the US's decision to implement a reciprocal tariff policy, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).
Phuket to host ‘Asialink Sketch Walk’
Phuket to host ‘Asialink Sketch Walk’
Saturday 26 July 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket is set to welcome artists, art lovers and cultural tourists from across the region as it hosts ‘Asialink Sketch Walk Phuket 2025’ from Aug 14-17, a major international arts event aimed at promoting sustainable creative tourism.
Phuket trailblazer Daren Jenner appointed global marine safety role
Phuket trailblazer Daren Jenner appointed global marine safety role
Friday 25 July 2025 01:21 PM
PHUKET: Daren Jenner, long-time advocate for marine safety in Thailand and Hawaii, has been appointed International Marine Safety Commissioner by the International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA) ‒ the highest officer rank within the world’s leading lifesaving development organisation.
Baht falls from highest since 2022 on conflict with Cambodia
Baht falls from highest since 2022 on conflict with Cambodia
Friday 25 July 2025 11:28 AM
BANGKOK: Thailand’s baht fell after touching the highest in more than three years on the escalating conflict with its neighbour Cambodia.
Phuket distances itself from Cambodia clashes
Phuket distances itself from Cambodia clashes
Thursday 24 July 2025 08:51 PM
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Office, led by Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has issued a statement clarifying how far the military strife on the Cambodian border is from Phuket, and reassuring that Phuket remains safe and unaffected by the unrest.
SET approves THAI’s return to trading
SET approves THAI’s return to trading
Thursday 24 July 2025 12:07 PM
BANGKOK: The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has approved the reinstatement of Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) on the main trading board from Aug 4, following a long debt restructuring process.
Australian man, 23, found dead in Phuket hotel room
Australian man, 23, found dead in Phuket hotel room
Wednesday 23 July 2025 03:57 PM
PHUKET: A 23-year-old Australian man was found dead under unclear circumstances in a hotel room in Thalang this morning (July 23), just a day before he was due to return home.
Russian arrivals to top last year's figure
Russian arrivals to top last year's figure
Wednesday 23 July 2025 10:51 AM
BANGKOK: Despite US sanctions and intense tourism competition, the Russian market this year is expected to exceed the 1.74 million visitors recorded in 2024, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

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