transport

TAT cuts long-haul forecast to 10mn after flight disruptions, sees Phuket winter recovery

Thailand’s tourism agency cut its long-haul arrival forecast to 10 million from 11 million after recent flight disruptions, while saying airlines are planning to resume Middle East flights to Phuket next winter.

Phuket studies widening of Highway 402 gateway road

Phuket is studying the widening of a 2.3-kilometre stretch of Highway 402 between Sarasin Bridge and Tha Chatchai checkpoint, with a design and impact study due in June 2027.

Phuket boxing coach says foreigner returned home after road altercation turned violent

A foreign man believed to be British was injured after a confrontation with a Phuket boxing trainer in Chalong, with the man later returning home for medical treatment, according to reports cited in the source.

Phuket allocates B4mn for 2026 road safety projects

Phuket officials have confirmed B4 million in Road Safety Fund support for fiscal 2026 and reviewed new proposals aimed at improving traffic safety across the island.

UPDATE: Scottish boxer in coma after fall from moving tuk-tuk in Patong

A 22-year-old Scottish boxer is in a coma in Phuket after suffering critical head injuries in a fall from a moving tuk-tuk in Patong, police said.

Thailand government pushes ‘Phuket Model’ in Sirinat park with land crackdown and boat taxi plan

Thailand’s government said it is applying a “Phuket Model” in Sirinat National Park, with about 20 state land encroachment cases under pursuit and a proposed Boat Taxi link that would cut Patong-to-airport travel to around 30 minutes.

Phuket International Airport officially launches automatic border control system

Phuket International Airport has launched its automatic border control system at the international terminal, starting with 10 automated lanes and plans to expand to 21.

Officials study options to widen main road into Phuket

Phuket officials are studying whether to widen a 2.27-kilometre section of Route 402 near the island’s northern gateway, with design options and environmental assessments now under way.

Phuket launches City Lab transport trials with electric school buses and smart bus stop

Phuket has launched City Lab Phuket, a transport innovation programme testing electric school bus services and a smart bus stop prototype as part of efforts to reduce congestion and improve urban mobility.

Foreign tourist filmed in altercation with massage workers in Phuket

A foreign tourist was filmed confronting massage workers in Phuket in an altercation that witnesses said stemmed from a dispute over an alleged unpaid extra service.

Phuket Health Expo 2026 to spotlight island’s wellness hub ambitions

Phuket Health Expo 2026 will run from July 1-5 at Central Phuket, bringing together more than 80 health, wellness, sports and tourism businesses as the province advances its plan to become a regional wellness hub.