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Government eyes Andaman tourism reform through Phuket Model
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The government, led by Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, is pressing ahead with the Phuket Model as a systematic approach to tackling state land encroachment, improving the management of tourism areas and developing infrastruc
Key facts
- According to Deputy Government Spokesperson Lalida Persvivatana, key measures include resolving long-running land encroachment cases in Sirinat National Park and preparing a new Boat Taxi service to connect Patong with Phuket International
- The park currently has around 20 pending cases involving encroachment and offences related to state land
- The service would allow tourists travelling from Patong to Phuket International Airport to complete the journey in around 30 minutes
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Summary
According to Deputy Government Spokesperson Lalida Persvivatana, key measures include resolving long-running land encroachment cases in Sirinat National Park and preparing a new Boat Taxi service to connect Patong with Phuket International Airport in around 30 minutes.
The government aims to turn the Phuket Model into a successful prototype before expanding it to key Andaman tourism provinces, including Phang Nga and Krabi, to enhance the quality of Thai tourism and generate sustainable income for local communities.