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Phuket in Thailand is one of the most popular places for Hong Kong people to travel. It is also a resort for Southeast Asians in the minds of the global traveler. In addition to enjoying the sun and the beach, it is also possible to buy a flat for rent. In 2017, there were 35 million visitors to Thailand, of which 8.4 million traveled to Phuket, an increase of 11% year-on-year, accounting for 25% of the total number of visitors throughout Thailand. With an average of 700,000 visitors per month, the huge number of travelers have high demand for Phuket local hotel, serviced apartments and villa rentals.
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Phuket tourists are full and plan to develop new routes on the sea
According to the director of the Marina Department, Jilu said that the number of tourists in the Phuket area is increasing, and the growing trend has led to the increasingly crowded traffic in Phuket. The Pier Office plans to open up more sea routes to divert tourists to more tourist destinations, spread the tourism boom, and bring more income to the local people.
Jilu said that currently the terminal hall is studying new routes for passenger ferries and is striving to open up docks that are easily connected to Phuket and Krabi Airports, realizing a joint airline and sea route, and diverting tourists at the airport to reduce tourists’ entry into the urban area to alleviate Urban traffic pressure. The development of the new maritime route will be planned under the concept of the Andaman Sea Roundabouts in Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi, allowing the beautiful natural tourism resources of the Andaman Sea to be more fully developed and utilized. In any case, the development and service of new routes still uphold the safety standards and good service principles.
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1,000 Wi-Fi points added to Phuket Island 21 digital billboard services
Thavornwat Kongkaew, deputy governor of Phuket Island, representative of the Digital Economy and Social Department of the Phuket Digital Office, representatives of the National Center for Electronics and Computer Technology (NECTEC), the Digital Economy Promotion Office (DEPA) and relevant government agencies attended the meeting to “monitor and evaluate "Implementation of the Phuket Smart City Plan.
The purpose of the conference was to assess the success and obstacles of the Phuket Smart City project. The project received a total budget of 386 million euros from the Department of Digital Economics and Social Affairs between 2013 and 2017. The budget of 161.1 billion baht was allocated to CAT Telecom Co., Ltd. to install high-speed Internet services in 100 areas around Phuket Island, with a total of at least 1,000 Wi-Fi points. The budget also includes a system for digital signage equipment, of which at least 21 areas have been successfully installed, will be used to promote information on Phuket Island, provide information and services for the residents of Phuket Island conducive to business development, and help with digital technologies. Increase community income. It also provides equal opportunities for obtaining useful information and improving people’s quality of life through digital services. Our goal is to develop Phuket Island as a major digital source in Thailand, and to bring more convenient lives to the public through infrastructure and technology links to cities.
Phuket's attraction for high-spending Chinese tourists
Established in 1999 as a research unit, Hurun Report has developed into a leading research institute, media and lifestyle investment business in Shanghai, China. The organization is known for its ranking of the richest people in China, India and other parts of the world. According to the latest Hurun Report, Phuket Island is still one of the most desirable destinations for high-income Chinese tourists.
Phuket Island and Thailand scored high in all three categories of the “2017 Hurun Report”. The three categories are: the most memorable tourist destinations, the most popular summer and autumn international travel destinations, and the most popular winter and spring international travel destinations. In the most memorable tourist destination, Thailand ranks sixth among all respondents, but for the post-80s youth (born between 1980 and 1989 in mainland China), Phuket Island ranked first, showing the younger generation of China. Tourists are enthusiastic about the beach and island festivals. Phuket Island is ranked as the best tourist destination among 27% of the most popular summer and autumn international travel destinations. In the most popular destination for winter and spring international tourism, Phuket was selected as the second favorite vacation spot (18%) and post-80s youth (15%).
The Hurun Research Institute conducted the latest survey with three leading luxury travel agencies in China from March to May 2017. The respondents to the annual survey are Chinese high-end travelers from 12 mainland cities, with nearly RMB 22 million (USD 3.2 million/110.20 million baht) per capita and an average cost of RMB 380,000 (US$ 55,000 /1.9 million baht), this figure is up 57% every year.
Source : Tourism Authority of Thailand Newsroom (TAT) and Hurun Report 2017
Phuket Countdown to 2018 New Year Expected to Generate 200 Million Thai Baht
The highlight of the two-day event was the New Year's Eve. People gathered at the intersection of the Standard Chartered Bank Tower on Thalang Road and counted down the last few seconds of 2017 to release balloons to welcome the new year. The government of Yogyakarta, Phuket Prefecture, led the countdown, and other guests such as Kano Kitika, director of the Phuket Tourism Office of Thailand Tourism, also participated in the event.
“We wish everyone a healthy and happy year-round.” Fu Yin Nurapa said to people.
"Amazing Thailand Countdown to New Year" Phuket Island activities for the "retro style", there are many live music and other performances, promote more classical music and dance style, hoping to attract the most viewers. The activity is expected to create more than 200 million baht in revenue for the Phuket island economy.
資料來源 : pujidaoxinwen.com
Airline to increase flights to Phuket Island to cope with winter tourism peak
Yuthasak Supasorn, head of the Thai Tourism Administration, said: “Buji Island continues to attract more and more international tourists, especially in Europe during the winter season. This high season in Phuket begins in late October, and the TAT offices in major overseas markets are already Actively promoting this island during its vacation in Thailand has become a must.
It is expected that visitor traffic to Phuket will increase during the peak season, and some airlines in the region will need to add new flights or encrypted flights to meet demand.
These include the flagship Thai Airways International, which will increase its current Beijing- Phuket airline service from four classes per week to seven classes per week on October 29. At the same time, the aircraft used on the route will be changed from the 264-seat Boeing 787 to the 299-seat Airbus A330. Vietnam Airlines Vietjet will launch a new service from Ho Chi Minh City to Phuket on December 15th. It will use the Airbus A320 four times a week and will have a seating capacity of 180 people. At the same time, AirAsia will introduce Buji Island twice a day from January 8, 2018, using the Airbus A320. Phuket Island is considered the preferred destination for Macau and Chinese travelers.
Source : Tourism Authority of Thailand Newsroom (TAT)
Standard Chartered Bank is optimistic about GDP increase by 4.3% in 2018 in Thailand
Standard Chartered Bank of Thailand predicts that Thailand's gross domestic product (GDP) will grow by 3.6% in 2017, and is expected to grow further by 4.3% next year. It is supported by domestic and international factors. It is optimistic that the currencies of emerging countries will continue to grow until the end of the year. It is estimated that the Thai baht against the US dollar will end this year. The exchange rate will be located at 32.5 铢1 US dollar, and the Thai baht exchange rate will have the opportunity to rush to 31 铢to 1 US dollar next year.
Thai Timberland Thailand Thai economist Timi Tim said the bank assessed Thailand’s GDP growth of 3.6% this year and will have the opportunity to climb further to 4.3% next year, supported by domestic and international factors, especially the global economic recovery that stimulates Thai exports Rapid recovery, the official continued to implement large-scale infrastructure investment projects, coupled with the Prime Minister's position will be held in November next year elections, so that the domestic political situation also tend to be clear.
Nai Tim pointed out that the above support factors will promote Thailand's economic growth in the current year and the next year. The government continues to implement investment projects and is targeting investment projects worth 1.970 trillion baht in infrastructure projects. It is expected that 200 billion baht will be allocated next year, compared with the next year. The amount of tax credits in the two years is only about 50 billion baht, and the rate of tax increase compared with the total budget is less than 5%. Along with infrastructure investment projects, the official Eastern Economic Corridor Project (EEC) has also been widely followed by domestic and foreign companies, and it is intended to promote Thailand as a Cambodian-Burmese-Vietnamese (CLMV) center. These projects help promote good investment growth. The "Thailand 4.0" project, although it will take a long time to stimulate investment, it will also grow in the long term to promote the country's economic growth.
Source: Thailand News Web
Phuket Smart Bus will start in 2018
As part of the Phuket City Development (PKCD), the Phuket Smart Bus will launch the first 10 smart buses, which will be used to develop public transport in Phuket Island due to the investment of 40 million baht. This route will be direct from Phuket International Airport to Phuket Town.
“Phuket Smart Bus is one of the 12 smart growth projects we have created for Phuket. Phuket Smart Bus has collaborated with Loxley Public Company Limited to order 10 modern buses. According to the PKCD Board of Directors, Watchara Jaruariyanon said, Each smart bus is 9.5 meters long and 2 meters high. It has 24 seats with luggage storage, wireless internet access, and wheelchair access including a small elevator.
“PKCD will create a recharge card that can be used to pay for shipping costs, so there are no cash transactions on the bus. Create an app that notifies foreigners and locals of the bus's location and site so that people can wait at the right place. "
資料來源: phuketgazette.net
Thailand's Phuket Island Light Rail (LRT) or construction started in 2017
In a meeting on July 25, 2016, the Governor of Phuket Island, Chamroen Tipayapongtada, discussed the traffic conditions of major islands in the southern provinces of Thailand, it was announced that the construction of the Phuket Light Rail (LRT) project may begin in 2017 next year. Patiwetwutisak Sukkhee, director of the Phuket Highway Office, and other officials also attended the meeting. Representatives of the Office of Transportation and Transportation Policy and Planning (OTPP) provided details of the plan for the construction of the light rail.
The 60-km light rail will run north and south, connecting Phuket Airport and the city centre. It will start at Tha Noon on the southern tip of Phang Nga, on the north side of the bridge from Phuket Island to the mainland, pass through the Sarasin Bridge, and lead to Phuket Town almost all the way through Thepkrassatri Road, through the town center, south of Chao Fa East Road, and ends at Chalong Circle. North of. It will detour from Thepkrassatri Road in the north to Phuket International Airport.
The service will mainly run on a single track, but the selected part will be double track to allow the vehicles to move past each other in the opposite direction. It takes about 1.5 hours from Tha Noon to Chalong and about 45 minutes from the airport to the city center. The current plan is to build 23 stations. Operators in China, Europe and South Korea expressed their interest in participating in this project.
資料來源 : RaillyNews
