Can Phuket become a metropolis in the form of a special administrative region? PHUKET – One of Thailand’s most important Can Phuket become a metropolis in the form of a special administrative region? PHUKET – One of Thailand’s most important tourist destinations, Phuket earns more than 300 billion baht in tourism revenue and has set a target of 400 billion baht for this year. However, due to inconsistencies in regulations, it is unable to solve a wide range of civic issues. With more than 70% of tourists coming from overseas and 30% arriving from within the country, Phuket’s massive influx…
Author: Ashley Wings
When visiting Phuket, indulging in the local cuisine is a must-do experience. Thailand is renowned for its vibrant flavors, aromatic spices, and diverse dishes, and Phuket offers a tantalizing array of Thai culinary delights that will delight your taste buds. Here’s a guide to the top Thai foods you should try during your visit to Phuket. 1. Tom Yum Goong (Spicy Shrimp Soup) Start your culinary adventure with a bowl of Tom Yum Goong, a hot and sour soup infused with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, chili, and succulent shrimp. This iconic Thai dish is bursting with bold flavors and…
The recovery of the tourism sector and the continuous development of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) boosted the real estate industry in the Eastern province of Chon Buri last year, according The recovery of the tourism sector and the continuous development of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) boosted the real estate industry in the Eastern province of Chon Buri last year, according to the Government Housing Bank’s Real Estate Information Centre (REIC) on Monday. The most notable increase was in the sale of condominiums to foreign buyers, according to REIC director Wichai Wiratkapan, who noted that 5,935 condo units in…
The number of condominiums transferred to foreign ownership in 2023 increased by 13.4% to 14,449 units. For the sixth year in a row, the Chinese have been the biggest buyers of Thai condos BANGKOK — The Real Estate Information Centre (REIC) has produced an evaluation of Thailand’s condominium transfer status in 2023. According to the survey, overseas purchasers are an increasingly prominent market sector, with foreigners paying the highest average price per unit purchased. The number of condominiums transferred to foreign ownership in 2023 increased by 13.4% to 14,449 units. The overall value of condominiums transferred to foreign ownership in…
Thailand’s consumer price index in March fell to 107.25 from 107.76 in the same month last year, resulting in a 0.47% decline in Thailand’s consumer price index in March fell to 107.25 from 107.76 in the same month last year, resulting in a 0.47% decline in headline inflation for the sixth straight month. This decline in inflation was driven by a drop in the price of fresh commodities such as meat, vegetables, and fruit as a result of a surplus of produce. Additionally, the price of energy, electricity and fuel dropped in March thanks to government subsidies. The prices of…
for foreign businesses, tourism officials said Thursday. According to Jaturon Phakdeewanich, director-general BANGKOK — Two tour companies were ordered to close down on suspicion of acting as nominees for foreign businesses, tourism officials said Thursday. According to Jaturon Phakdeewanich, director-general of the Department of Tourism, which regulates tourism businesses in Thailand, Chang Long Travel and Sen Zhou Xing Tour’s licenses were revoked after it was discovered that they made changes to the shareholder structure that violated the requirements for operating a tourism business. Both companies have their registered offices in Bangkok’s Wang Thonglang district. Under the law, operating a tourism…
The raids were conducted by officers from the Provincial Police Region 8, under the direction of Suraphong Police in Phuket have raided a number of Russian-owned firms accused of using Thai nominees. The raids were conducted by officers from the Provincial Police Region 8, under the direction of Suraphong Thanomchit, and accompanied by various other police teams and immigration officers. One of the premises raided was the Octopus restaurant in the northern sub-district of Cherngtalay, where it was discovered that Thai national Punyanuch Thongkob was listed as holding 51% of the shares. It was subsequently discovered that Ms Punyanuch is…
On Thursday, Suriya Juangroongruangkit, the minister of transport, announced that all pertinent agencies have During the seven-day Songkran vacation, the six international airports operated by Airports of Thailand (AOT) are expected to handle 2.61 million passengers, according to the Transport Ministry. On Thursday, Suriya Juangroongruangkit, the minister of transport, announced that all pertinent agencies have been told to get ready for the enormous influx of people who would come by land, sea, or air between April 11 and April 17. Suriya added that he has instructed AOT to ensure full convenience and security for passengers using the six airports. He…
Famous tourist destination in Phang Na closed after fractures were discovered next to a picturesque lake A lakeside tourist destination in Phang Nga province called Thong Lang Cave has been temporarily closed due to the discovery of fissures on the lake’s banks that could endanger visitors. A notice outlining the rationale behind the closure has been erected by the owner of the property near the lake. The notice further stated that the area has been closed since March 15 until relevant agencies conduct a comprehensive inspection to guarantee visitor safety, as ordered by provincial officials. “This area will be off…
From the end of 2022 until the current 2024, the number of foreign condo investors in Phuket is gradually increasing.. Rather than living in Phuket, foreigners are buying condos for investment only.. Condos built by well-known developers have sold out 80% five months after the opening of the Sale Gallery. Can Burmese citizens buy a condo in Phuket? Can they rent it back? When are the prices the highest? I’ll tell you about Phuket’s weather first. There is no winter in Phuket. There is rain and summer… Rain is from July to October and summer is from November to June……