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Phuket is officially the ‘World’s Most Overcrowded Tourist Destination’ of 2023

In a research conducted by MoneyTransfers.com, the Thai island of Phuket was given the title of the world’s most overcrowded tourist destination of 2023! Now that the travel world is back to its pre-pandemic time, famous places are once again struggling with overtourism. On the top of the list is…

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‘Russian-only’ businesses in Thailand’s Phuket spark backlash

Locals on tourist resort island claim Russians fleeing fallout of the war in Ukraine are stealing Thai jobs.

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Phuket airport approves Grab taxis

Phuket International Airport will allow passengers to call Grab taxis via ride-hailing apps starting Friday, with more smartphone-based taxi services being considered.

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Venomous ‘blue dragon’ found on Phuket beach

A blue dragon, a small but highly venomous type of sea slug, has been found on Karon beach in Phuket, according to pictures posted on the Monsoongarbage Thailand Facebook page.

Bangkok Post

Australian falls to his death at Phuket airport

A 50-year-old Australian man fell to his death from a parking building at Phuket international airport on Tuesday night.

Bangkok Post

Pheu Thai wants new airports for Chiang Mai, Phuket

The Pheu Thai Party is looking to refurbish airports all over the country and also build two new airports — one in Chiang Mai and the other in Phuket — as part of its aim to boost tourism, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Thursday.

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‘Main customers’: Russians fleeing Putin’s war find a home in Phuket

Thai island has had influx of those either trying to avoid fighting in Ukraine or feel unwelcome in Europe

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Body of missing tourist found

The body of a Senegalese tourist who went missing after going swimming off Freedom Beach in Phuket on Friday was recovered on Sunday morning.

Bangkok Post

Korean woman, 2 cats die in apparent Phuket charcoal suicide

PHUKET: A South Korean woman was found dead along with two cats in a house in Muang district on Sunday. A cooking pot filled with charcoal connected to an electric plug was believed to be the cause of the deaths.

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Locals voice opposition to navy base

PHUKET: About 100 residents oppose a plan to grant the navy access to land to set up a base and accommodate a future expansion of the adjacent international airport.

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Russian man dies after falling from pagoda in Phuket

A Russian man died after falling from the roof of a pagoda in Phuket on Friday night.

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Phuket partly flooded, small vehicles stalled

PHUKET: Heavy rains caused flooding and paralysed traffic for small vehicles in this southern resort province on Sunday morning.

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Russian man dies after falling from pagoda in Phuket

PHUKET: A Russian man died after falling from the roof of a pagoda in Muang district of this island province on Friday night.

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Phuket aims to become ‘safest city’

PHUKET: An effort is under way to make Phuket the safest city in Southeast Asia following a number of incidents involving tourists.

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Medical centre for failed expo-bid plot

The 141-rai plot of land set aside for Phuket's unsuccessful bid to host the Specialised Expo 2028 will be used for a medical and wellness centre instead.

Bangkok Post

Standard readies new residential projects

Hotel chain Standard International plans to launch two branded residential projects in Phuket and Hua Hin, while also opening five new hotels with 600 rooms across four destinations in Thailand during 2023-26 to capitalise on robust demand.

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Cissa preps two Phuket villa projects

Phuket-based property developer Cissa Group plans to launch two new villa projects worth a combined 2 billion baht by the end of 2023 and will invest at least 4 billion baht to develop a medical centre, an international school and a retirement village next year.

Bangkok Post

Starfish selfies land tourists in trouble

Two Chinese tourists have reported to police after pictures surfaced of them holding up starfish to take selfies and stepping on coral reefs during a diving trip off Phuket.

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Starfish selfies land tourists in hot water

PHUKET: Two Chinese tourists have reported to police after pictures surfaced of them holding up starfish to take selfies and stepping on coral reefs during a diving trip off Koh Racha Yai.

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Soi Romanee named one of world's most beautiful streets

Soi Romanee, an old narrow side-street in Thailand's southern island resort province of Phuket, has been ranked the world's 19th most beautiful street by Seasia.Stats, a news website from Southeast Asia.

Evening Standard

Banyan Tree Phuket review: a polished slice of Thai luxury

With a stand-out spa, golf courses and five restaurants, it’s still one of the most luxurious hotels on the island, says Deborah Rosenegk

Bangkok Post

Phuket loses Expo bid

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

Bangkok Post

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.

Bangkok Post

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.

Bangkok Post

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.

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