Phuket governor backs call for special status

Phuket governor backs call for special status

Phuket governor Sophon Suwannarat is calling for the province to be upgraded into a special administrative area, saying the move is necessary to tackle the island’s critical infrastructure and environmental issues.

Governor Seeks Phuket Upgrade to Tackle Island Woes

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post Phuket's governor, Sophon Suwannarat, has called for the island to be upgraded to a special administrative area to address its critical infrastructure and environmental challenges. With pressing issues like clean water shortages, inadequate wastewater management, an...

Phuket seeks special status to tackle infrastructure woes

Phuket seeks special status to tackle infrastructure woesLegacyPhuket is seeking a transformation into a special administrative area to address its significant infrastructure and environmental challenges, according to Governor Sophon Suwannarat. At a recent press conference, Sophon highlighted the province’s pressing issues, such as clean water shortages, inadequate wastewater management, waste disposal concerns, and road safety problems. Budget…