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Phuket posts 3.8mn Q1 arrivals
Phuket posts 3.8mn Q1 arrivals
Monday 27 April 2026 09:28 AM
PHUKET: Phuket’s tourism sector remained robust in the first quarter of 2026, welcoming more than 3.8 million visitors, though officials have acknowledged a slight slowdown and are moving to boost international demand through new flight routes and events.
Diesel price cut by B1.50
Diesel price cut by B1.50
Monday 27 April 2026 08:47 AM
PHUKET: Diesel prices at pumps across Phuket have been cut by B1.50 per litre from Friday (Apr 24) following a government-backed measure aimed at easing living costs, provincial officials have confirmed.
Ministry reveals new strategies
Ministry reveals new strategies
Sunday 26 April 2026 01:30 PM
BANGKOK: Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has unveiled five key policies aimed at reducing living costs, lifting incomes, and creating opportunities for businesses of all sizes.
Eateries face rising costs, weak outlook
Eateries face rising costs, weak outlook
Sunday 26 April 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: Restaurant-related associations have collaborated to tackle surging energy costs, fluctuations in raw material prices and digital transformation.
Phuket pilots green hotel push
Phuket pilots green hotel push
Saturday 25 April 2026 11:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket has been selected as the pilot province for a new nationwide push to transform Thailand’s hotel sector into a model of sustainable tourism, with the Bank of Thailand launching a major green financing initiative aimed at reshaping the industry.
Call for more state support for green tourism
Call for more state support for green tourism
Saturday 25 April 2026 10:30 AM
BANGKOK: Southern tourism operators are calling for more government support and incentives for the green transition, as Phuket recently hosted an international sustainable tourism conference in a bid to create global recognition in this sector.
GSTC 2026 in Phuket closes with Bahamas handover
GSTC 2026 in Phuket closes with Bahamas handover
Friday 24 April 2026 02:52 PM
PHUKET: The Global Sustainable Tourism Conference 2026 drew to a close in Phuket last night (Apr 23) with a formal handover to the Bahamas for next year’s event, capping three days of high-level discussions on turning sustainability commitments into real-world tourism practices.
Thai refineries squeezed by diesel price controls
Thai refineries squeezed by diesel price controls
Friday 24 April 2026 02:41 PM
BANGKOK: Thailand's oil refining sector is facing renewed pressure as diesel price controls and rising financial losses threaten to erode profitability, according to a research note by major Bangkok-based brokerage CLSA Securities (Thailand) Ltd.
Government co-payment share to rise to 60%
Government co-payment share to rise to 60%
Friday 24 April 2026 01:30 PM
BANGKOK: The government’s next co-payment stimulus programme will feature a 60:40 split of approved spending by consumers, with the government paying 60%, according to Prime Minister’s Office Minister Paradorn Prissananantakul.
Visa-free scheme faces rollback amid tourist concerns
Visa-free scheme faces rollback amid tourist concerns
Thursday 23 April 2026 11:58 AM
PHUKET: Thailand is preparing to review ‒ and potentially roll back ‒ its 60-day visa-free entry scheme following reports of inappropriate behaviour by some foreign visitors, Minister of Tourism and Sports Surasak Panjaroenvorakul said in Phuket on Tuesday (Apr 22).
Debt hike a ‘last resort’
Debt hike a ‘last resort’
Thursday 23 April 2026 11:19 AM
BANGKOK: Raising the public debt ceiling or issuing emergency borrowing decrees will be considered as a “last resort”, only if global volatility persists and domestic fiscal resources prove insufficient, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas says.
Fuel crisis upends state's fiscal plans
Fuel crisis upends state's fiscal plans
Tuesday 21 April 2026 12:01 PM
BANGKOK: The energy crisis may pose a challenge for the government in pursuing its fiscal plan, which aims to reduce the fiscal deficit to no more than 3% of GDP, increase revenue through a higher value-added tax (VAT), and keep public debt below 70% of GDP, according to the Finance Ministry.
Thailand International Boat Show secures Phuket Yacht Haven backing
Thailand International Boat Show secures Phuket Yacht Haven backing
Tuesday 21 April 2026 10:30 AM
PHUKET: Organisers of the Thailand International Boat Show A Luxury Lifestyle Event have secured a strategic investment from Phuket Yacht Haven Marina, in a move aimed at accelerating the show’s growth and reinforcing Phuket’s position as a leading yachting hub in the Asia-Pacific region.
More than 1,200 Phuket transport operators register for fuel aid
More than 1,200 Phuket transport operators register for fuel aid
Monday 20 April 2026 12:24 PM
PHUKET: More than 1,200 transport operators in Phuket have registered for government fuel cost assistance within the first four days of the scheme, with applications remaining open until close of business this Friday (Apr 24), officials have confirmed.
Thai firms exit Cambodia amid tensions
Thai firms exit Cambodia amid tensions
Monday 20 April 2026 11:39 AM
BANGKOK: Amid lingering resentment among some Cambodian customers, a number of Thai business operators have temporarily halted operations in the neighbouring country's market.
MP Somchart presses over stalled Phuket infrastructure projects
MP Somchart presses over stalled Phuket infrastructure projects
Sunday 19 April 2026 11:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket’s long-delayed infrastructure projects have come under renewed scrutiny after a local MP formally questioned the Ministry of Transport over what he described as a lack of progress across key developments vital to the island’s future.
Tourism sector seeking clear policies
Tourism sector seeking clear policies
Friday 17 April 2026 12:55 PM
BANGKOK: Tourism operators have criticised the government for lacking clear policies to address the debt burden and improve the competitiveness of small and medium-sized operators.
Russians looking to increase exports to Thai market
Russians looking to increase exports to Thai market
Thursday 16 April 2026 01:58 PM
BANGKOK: Russia is ready to increase exports to the Thai market, says Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Patrushev, as quoted by the Russian Embassy in Thailand.
Tourism minister chasing B3trn goal
Tourism minister chasing B3trn goal
Sunday 12 April 2026 10:30 AM
BANGKOK: Thailand’s tourism minister has vowed to restore tourism revenue to more than B3 trillion, exceeding pre-pandemic levels within the new government’s four-year term, and will proceed with a B300 tourism fee, as adopted in many countries.
Songkran spending set to fall this year
Songkran spending set to fall this year
Saturday 11 April 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has revised down its forecast for this year’s Songkran spending to as low as 120 billion baht, from a previous B129.6 billion, citing rising diesel prices.

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