Phuket's Overtourism Crisis: Infrastructure Strain and Rising Local Frustration
Phuket, receiving around 13 million visitors annually, faces severe infrastructure strain, including water shortages, waste management issues, and rising housing costs. This has fueled public frustration among Thai residents, with growing resentment towards some foreign tourists.
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