Phuket: Proposal to extend nightlife venues operating hours to promote tourism

The proposal to extend the operating hours of nightlife venues in Phuket for a trial period of three months has been put forward by local tourism operators. The Phuket Tourist Association‘s president, Thaneth Tantipiriyakij, has stated that the move to extend nightlife venue hours could potentially increase tourism revenue by an estimated 30%. The extension of hours would cater to the influx of tourists drawn to Phuket’s lively nightlife, and also address the issue of unregulated clubs operating until dawn.

The proposal includes safety measures such as an increase in security personnel during late-night hours and the introduction of more CCTV cameras to be installed at nightlife venues. Furthermore, Thaneth suggests the use of innovative technology to monitor the movements of tourists for enhanced safety.

Several operators have indicated their…