The Latest Breaking News from Phuket

Phuket cashes in as tourists return

Phuket has emerged as the tourist destination raking in the highest earnings this year in Thailand, collecting at least 127 billion baht in tourism revenue in the first 10 months of 2022, said government spokeswoman Tipanan Sirichana.

Bangkok Post · Dec 15, 2022

Phuket hotels lack workers

A stronger occupancy rate and the abrupt surge of the Russian market has Phuket hotels facing a labour shortage during the high season, prompting operators to urge the government to help attract more foreign workers to shore up the market.

Bangkok Post · Dec 14, 2022

Grab banking on Phuket tuk-tuk service

Super-app Grab has launched "GrabTukTuk" service in Phuket, aiming to capture tourists flocking to the southern island following the country's reopening.

Bangkok Post · Dec 13, 2022

Jungceylon to reveal facelift

Phuket Square Co, the operator of Jungceylon shopping complex in Phuket, is scheduled to unveil the first phase of its store facelift on Dec 16, welcoming shoppers back for the year-end festive season.

Bangkok Post · Dec 8, 2022

Tourism banking on Russia

Before Covid-19, Russian tourists were among the top source markets for the local tourism industry.

Bangkok Post · Dec 5, 2022

'Lessons learned' from Phuket airport chaos

Following confusion at Phuket airport on Thursday night, with flight delays and runway closures causing hundreds of passengers to miss their late-night departures to Bangkok, related parties have reportedly learned their lesson and should be able to avoid repeating such mistakes again, according to a local business leader.

Bangkok Post · Dec 2, 2022

Tourism trade braces for more headwinds

The tourism industry has to brace for uncertainties from domestic politics and pressure from geopolitical conflicts amid higher competition next year, forcing the public and private sectors to work together.

Bangkok Post · Nov 30, 2022

80% tourism jump gives Phuket boost

PHUKET: Tourism in the island province jumped 80% year-on-year from January to October, with nearly 100 billion baht now circulating in the economy, according to the Tourism Authority Office in Phuket.

Bangkok Post · Nov 30, 2022

Workshop aims at big spenders

Businesses on Phuket should aim to promote wellness and multicultural activities among Muslim tourists from the Middle East, especially big spenders from Saudi Arabia, to spur the island's economy, according to the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism at Prince of Songkhla University (PSU).

Bangkok Post · Nov 26, 2022

Cruise ship with 3,000 passengers arrives in Phuket

PHUKET: A cruise ship from Singapore anchored off Patong beach on Wednesday morning, bringing 3,000 passengers for a brief visit to this island province.

Bangkok Post · Nov 23, 2022