Phuket’s Big Push: Electric Buses And Big Sports Events Boost Island

[webfact]

Photo courtesy of Mcot

 

Phuket is taking a big leap into the future with the introduction of two shiny, new 18-seat open-top electric buses. Aimed at cutting down air pollution and boosting tourism, these eco-friendly buses come with a dash of culture, sporting illustrations of the island’s renowned Sino-European architecture. It’s a smart move, not just for the air quality, but also for revving up the tourism engine.

 

Electric Vehicles (Thailand) Plc is behind these city-sleek transport innovations, likely to become as iconic as Tuk Tuks for tourists. This isn't just about cleaner air.

 

Phuket is stepping up its safety game as well, with a new wave of CCTV cameras planned for public parks, intersections, and communities to keep everyone safe and sound. All of this high-tech surveillance will relay critical information to the island’s command centre around the clock.

 

 

 

As if that wasn't exciting enough, Phuket is also preparing to host two massive international sports events. First up is the Toyota Phuket International Series 2025 badminton championship from April 1st to 6th.

 

Following the shuttles, Gymnasium 1 will be bustling with activity again from August 22nd-27th for the FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship 2025.

 

Both events promise to draw crowds, jazz up sports tourism, and fatten local wallets. The 4,000-seat Saphan Hin Sports Centre is slated to be the hub of activity before it temporarily closes for a revamp starting in June.

 

These initiatives are geared up to not only welcome more tourists but also uplift the island's community spirit and economic health like never before.

 

Based on a story by The Thaiger

 

-- 2025-03-27

 

 

[MalcolmB]

13 minutes ago, webfact said:

These initiatives are geared up to not only welcome more tourists but also uplift the island's community spirit and economic health like never before.

 

Phuket is always one step ahead of the rest and is why they are the wealthiest per capita in Thailand.

Smart people.

[ikke1959]

Iconic as tuktuks?? I thought Tuktuks are typical THai, an open bus not as you find them in many touristic places as Paris, Barcelona, London etc.. But Phuket ..yeah the capital of tourism in Thailand with not many infrastucture and facilities for the visitors and a policeforce that only chase the tourists..

[KireB]

2 whole buses to serve the millions of tourists

[Huckster]

Big push.... 36 people can ride an electric bus.. 🙃

[hotchilli]

20 hours ago, webfact said:

Phuket is taking a big leap into the future with the introduction of two shiny, new 18-seat open-top electric buses.

More of a step

[sikishrory]

2 buses (shiny).

Calm down Phuket.

[Watawattana]

23 hours ago, webfact said:

Gymnasium 1 will be bustling with activity again from August 22nd-27th for the FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship 2025.

 

23 hours ago, webfact said:

The 4,000-seat Saphan Hin Sports Centre

 

So, 4000 expats perving over the hot volleyball players then?  😜