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Phuket Nightlife Operators Expand Island-Wide Association

Phuket nightlife operators have expanded their industry association to cover all three districts, pushing for zoning reforms they argue are needed to support the island's tourism growth.

5 Aug The Phuket News

PHUKET: Phuket nightlife operators have expanded their industry association to represent entertainment businesses across all three districts of the island, while continuing their campaign for revised entertainment zoning that they say better reflects Phuket’s growth as an international tourism destination.

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