Phuket could be set to experience a boom in domestic tourism once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, according to a new survey.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket Office recently conducted a travel poll asking 606 Thai respondents a series of questions regarding their plans to visit Phuket once travel restrictions had been lifted.

Of those surveyed, 90.8 per cent voted that they wanted to visit Phuket, citing attractions such as beaches and islands (84.4 per cent); Phuket’s old town (66.5 per cent); landmarks including Phromthep Cape and Karon Viewpoint (60.3 per cent); temples or places of worship, such as, Wat Chalong (42.7 per cent), and shows including Phuket Fantasea and Siam Niramit (13.7 per cent).

About half of the respondents said they would travel with family, and another 20 per cent planned to visit Phuket with friends or loved ones.

In line with the Royal Thai Government’s directives under the extended Emergency Decree, Phuket has continued to close and ban a comprehensive list of high-risk venues and activities and strictly follow the nationwide 22.00-04.00 Hrs. night-time curfew.

The province has allowed relaxation for the reopening of some businesses and activities under strict guidelines while Phuket International Airport closure has been extended until 15 May 2020.

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