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Phuket Rakes in 300 Million Baht Over Long Holiday

Domestic tourists spent over 300 million baht in Phuket during a three-day holiday in late July that combined the King's birthday with two major Buddhist observances.

30 Jul The Phuket Express

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Phuket – Phuket saw a surge of domestic tourism during the recent three-day holiday, with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) estimating that spending exceeded 300 million baht. The holiday period, from July 28–30, 2026, coincided with His Royal Majesty King Rama X’s birthday, Asalha Bucha, and Buddhist Lent. According to Sirivan Siharach, Director of […] Phuket Generates Over 300 Million Baht During Long Holiday Period -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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