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Phuket officials launch ‘last chance’ clinic to help small hotels seek licences

Phuket has opened a three-day “last chance” consultation clinic to help small hotel operators seek licences, with officials stressing the programme is meant to solve legal obstacles rather than trigger enforcement.

Phuket sets July 2026 Health Expo as part of push to become regional wellness hub

Phuket will host Phuket Health Expo 2026 on July 1-5 as officials and business leaders push to develop the island into a regional medical and wellness tourism hub.

Phuket officials step up campaign to prevent teenage pregnancy

Phuket officials have reviewed teenage pregnancy data and agreed to strengthen prevention measures, youth support and public awareness campaigns for 2026.

Tourists praised for helping injured monk at Promthep Cape

Two foreign tourists helped emergency workers carry an injured monk on a stretcher up the steep path at Promthep Cape after he sprained his ankle, Rawai Municipality said.

Chatrium Phuket Rawai to open in August with 304 rooms, suites and villas

Reservations are open for Chatrium Phuket Rawai before its August launch, with the 304-room resort becoming Chatrium Hospitality’s first property in Phuket.

Thailand Imposes 21-Day Quarantine for Arrivals From Congo and Uganda Over Ebola Concerns

Thailand now requires all travelers arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda to undergo at least 21 days of quarantine or isolation under new Ebola prevention measures.

Phuket places 11 arrivals from Ebola-risk countries under 21-day monitoring

Phuket has placed 11 travellers from Ebola-risk countries under 21-day health monitoring, with officials saying none had shown symptoms while in Thailand.

Phuket authorities step up Ebola monitoring and quarantine measures

Phuket has tightened Ebola screening and quarantine measures, with 11 monitored tourists from high-risk countries due to leave Thailand soon and officials confirming no cases have been found in the country.

11 visitors from Congo and Uganda under 21-day monitoring over Ebola concerns

Phuket is monitoring 11 visitors from Congo and Uganda for 21 days under Ebola precautions, with none showing symptoms and extra screening added at Phuket and Suvarnabhumi airports.

Phuket governor launches health screenings for residents near Saphan Hin landfill

Phuket has started health screenings for more than 200 at-risk residents living near the Saphan Hin landfill after last month’s fire and ongoing environmental concerns.

Thailand High-Season Travel Seen Holding Up Despite Current Downturn

Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), said most tourism operators still expect healthy bookings during the year-end winter high season despite concerns over geopolitical issues…