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Phuket businesses question delivery of Anutin’s ‘Future-Ready’ strategy

Phuket business representatives say Thailand’s new growth strategy offers few details on funding, delivery or timing as the island faces delayed transport links and strained waste and wastewater infrastructure.

Phuket considers registrations for 7,724 additional taxis and ride-hailing vehicles

A study presented to Phuket officials estimates the island needs 7,724 more public-hire vehicles to meet tourist demand, but the proposal has not yet been approved.

Phuket Vegetarian Festival draws more than 650,000 and B9 billion in spending

Tourism Authority of Thailand data cited in a 23 October report showed strong tourism and retail activity during Phuket’s nine-day Vegetarian Festival.

UPDATE: Phuket ALRO land-use audit ordered to report within two weeks

Deputy Agriculture Minister Watcharaphon Khaokham has ordered a two-week audit of ALRO land in Phuket, including an inspection of Paradise Beach, to verify occupants, authorisations, land use and rents.

Suspect sought after Wichit burglary and pickup theft

Police are seeking a 35-year-old Songkhla man accused of stealing B6,000 and a pickup from a Wichit home. The vehicle was later found abandoned in Trang.

Tri Vananda Phuket sets food and wellness events for 2026-27 high season

Tri Vananda Phuket will host a farm food festival on 1 November and 10 free Local Roots Market events through 10 April 2027.

Phuket to host Asia’s first InterPride world conference in 2026

Phuket is preparing to host the InterPride General Meeting and World Conference 2026, with up to 500 delegates expected from more than 70 countries.

Phuket officials face conflicting road death figures as safety drive continues

Three official sources have reported different road casualty figures for Phuket, as authorities renew commitments to improve safety and enforcement.

Central Phuket to open first phase of expanded luxury zone in Q2 2027

Central Pattana says construction of Central Phuket’s luxury expansion is more than 60% complete, with the first phase scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2027.

Phuket proposes five-part review of hotel licensing rules

Officials have proposed reviewing building, planning, land, condominium and environmental rules to help Phuket accommodation businesses obtain legal licences and reduce opportunities for corruption.

Sri Panwa Phuket to host briefing for youth orchestra project’s second season

Sri Panwa Phuket will hold a 22 October briefing for the Phuket Youth Orchestra Project Season 2, followed by a free concert on 22 November.