by Jukka-Pekka Karppanen | May 1, 2024 | Education, Asia, Southeast Asia, Thailand
Nestled in the tropical beauty of Phuket, Finnway International School stands as a testament to educational excellence, offering a gateway to a world-class education rooted in the rich heritage of Finnish pedagogy. At Finnway International School Phuket, we...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 25, 2024 | Tourism, News, Thailand, Travel
Thai tourism operators are urging the Thai government to seriously consider measures to tackle overtourism. One of the proposed measures is a tourism tax of 300 baht (US$8.11). Secretary-general of the Federation of Thai Tourism Associations (Fetta) Adith...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 21, 2024 | Travel, News, Thailand, Tourism
Thailand’s Phuket Municipality has asked Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin for this popular tourist destination to become a special administrative organization or “special city,” Phuket Mayor Saroj Angkanapilas says. The current administrative system makes Phuket...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jun 4, 2023 | Food & Drinks, Environment, Thailand, Travel
On the tourist island Phuket, the problem of food waste is an increasingly critical issue. To reduce that waste, the Thai Organic Consumer Association (TOCA) is working with hotels in Phuket to initiate a food waste composting system, which is in line with the BCG...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Feb 20, 2023 | News, Thailand
Phuket province is vying to host EXPO 2028 with the help of the Thai government and the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB). EXPO 2028 Phuket Thailand would showcase Thailand’s rich culture, innovative technologies, and unique offerings to the world....
