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The Latest Breaking News from Phuket

Phuket loses Expo bid

Phuket has lost its bid to host the Specialised Expo 2027-28, which has been awarded to Belgrade, Serbia.

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Phuket eager to host Specialised Expo 2028

The 172nd general assembly of the Paris-based intergovernmental organisation Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) has scheduled an election for Wednesday that people in Phuket have been planning for since 2020.

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Phuket eyes big moment in the sun

All eyes are now on the upcoming announcement on June 21, when the world will learn which country will have the honour of organising the Specialised Expo 2028. Thailand's hopes are running high as Phuket is one of the five finalists in contention for this prestigious global event.

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Phuket tourism revenue returns to pre-Covid level

PHUKET: Tourism in the southern island province has returned to its pre-Covid level by revenue, while the number of visitors remains lower than before the pandemic due partly to fewer returning Chinese tourists, according to local authorities.

Bangkok Post

Peranakan fest to push local culture

Phuket will organise the Phuket Peranakan Festival 2023 from June 23-25 to celebrate the resort island's contemporary culture. The event is expected to bring 150 million baht in revenue to the city.

Bangkok Post

Phuket looks to move forward

The Phuket Tourist Association (PTA) will present proposals to the new government for the island's tourism recovery, which aim to restore the 400 billion baht in income that the island enjoyed in 2019.

Bangkok Post

Raimon Land set to launch 3 new luxury projects in Q4

SET-listed developer Raimon Land Plc is confident about high-end residential demand, with plans to launch three new luxury projects worth 18 billion baht in Phuket and Bangkok in the fourth quarter.

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Phuket diarrhoea outbreak eases

A diarrhoea outbreak in Phuket is easing, while health officials have not yet determined its cause.

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Phuket's diarrhoea outbreak wanes, cause still unknown

PHUKET: A diarrhoea outbreak in this southern resort island province is subsiding, while health officials have not yet determined its cause.

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TST forms panel to push Andaman SEZ

Thai Sang Thai (TST) Party leader Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan has formed a working team to promote tourism in the Andaman provinces as part of a special economic zone, with the aim of generating one trillion baht in revenue each year.

Bangkok Post

The best islands in Thailand to visit for family holidays, yoga retreats and parties on the beach

There is a Thai island for every type of traveller, including party-goers, chilled-out yogis and families

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InterContinental Phuket Resort ups dining game, opens first fine-dining experience

Opened over two years ago, InterContinental Phuket Resort has not only made its name known for its Tebhūmikathā-inspired design concept but also for its F&B forte with a total of seven outlets, each with a different vibe and appeal.

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Tourist kills himself at Phuket shooting range

PHUKET: A Belgian tourist shot himself dead at a shooting range in Muang district on Tuesday afternoon.

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British expat walks from Pattaya to Phuket

British expat James Lee Valentine went on a 1,000km journey to raise money for children.

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British expat completes charity walk from Pattaya to Phuket

A 1,000-kilometre walk may seem daunting, but not for James Lee Valentine. He is living proof that having a sense of charity and resolve and experience can make a great difference to people's lives.

Bangkok Post

TCEB aids Phuket expo

The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is in the process of convincing more countries to vote for Phuket in its bid to host Specialised Expo 2028, with the final presentation scheduled to take place next week.

Bangkok Post

A swim for the sea

In late April, Psi Scott, a Scottish-Thai marine conservationist, along with 36 volunteers set a new record for Southeast Asia in a swimming relay of over 70km, crossing the Andaman Sea to raise awareness about marine conservation and plastic waste reduction. Psi also became the youngest swimmer to establish a…

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Four seaside surf festivals for June and July

Four seaside locations in Phangnga, Phuket, Songkhla and Prachuap Khiri Khan are the venues for four exciting festivals under the Amazing Ultimate Festival by the Tourism Authority of Thailand in June and July.

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Diarrhoea HQ to probe local spate

The Public Health Ministry has opened an emergency operations centre (EOC) and ordered an investigation after more than 100 people across three districts in Phuket fell sick from an unidentified pathogen which left many suffering from severe diarrhoea.

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Move Forward leader backs major 2028 expo bid

PHUKET: Prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat has vowed his government will support Phuket in hosting the Specialised Expo 2028.

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Russian man shot in Phuket

A man suspected of shooting and injuring a Russian man in a gun attack in Phuket on Wednesday has been arrested, police said.

Bangkok Post

Kazakh man nabbed for shooting Russian

PHUKET: A Kazakh man suspected of shooting and injuring a Russian man in a gun attack in Thalang district on Wednesday has been arrested, police said.

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Phuket hits last lap in bid for Expo 2028

Many Thais are crossing their fingers in the hope that Phuket is selected to host the Specialised Expo 2028, as the final presentation and vote draws near.

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New road linking Phuket, Phangnga now complete

The Department of Rural Roads (DRR) announced the completion of the Na Klang-Ao Jik road linking Phuket and Phangnga, which will support local tourism and cross-provincial transport.

Bangkok Post

Sea critters to teach conservation at Jungceylon Phuket

To promote environmental conservation and raise awareness about the impact of plastic among the people of Phuket and tourists, Jungceylon Patong in Phuket is holding "Solutions To Plastic Pollution", an extraordinary upcycled art exhibition at the Garden Zone, until June 30.

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