Phuket lifts ban on beach weddings

Welcome back, beach brides and grooms – Phuket says all is forgiven.

Authorities have lifted a ban on beach weddings, which was enforced in March this year to crack down on businesses using public beaches to make profits.

But new vice governor Chokdee Amornwat said authorities have decided to drop the harsh rule, according to Phuket Gazette.

“As long as the photo shoot or ceremony doesn’t stake out a piece of the beach for private use, and such activities aren’t being held regularly by the same organizer as if they own the beach, then there should be no issues,” he said. 

“These activities actually help us to promote Phuket, as long as they don’t detract from the experience of other beachgoers.”

Time to stock up on suncream and confetti.