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Essential supplies rushed to flood-stricken residents
Essential supplies rushed to flood-stricken residents
PHUKET: Essential supplies were distributed to flood-affected residents in the Ban Khok Tanot area of Cherng Talay yesterday (Ot 20) as rain continued to fall across the island.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Delay for Patong Hill road repairs and landslides affect Phuket traffic || October 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Delay for Patong Hill road repairs and landslides affect Phuket traffic || October 20
PHUKET XTRA - October 20 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: Chris Howson || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket police undergo drug tests, gun checks
Phuket police undergo drug tests, gun checks
PHUKET: A series of drug tests recently carried out on selected police officers in Phuket have so far all returned negative results, officials confirmed yesterday (Oct 19).
Weather warning remains in effect
Weather warning remains in effect
PHUKET: Despite the easing of heavy rains overnight and sunshine in places across Phuket today (Oct 20), the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) this morning reissued its weather warning for Phuket.
Landslides continue to plague Phuket
Landslides continue to plague Phuket
PHUKET: Landlsips continued to cause havoc on Phuket this morning (Oct 20), felling power poles and forcing traffic to be redirecte, causing long traffic delays.
Phuket Town floodwaters, danger subsides
Phuket Town floodwaters, danger subsides
PHUKET: Residents in Phuket Town woke this morning to some sunshine and relief that the water level in Bang Yai Canal had receded and the roads in the heart of the town clear of floodwaters.
Vietnam Ambassador talks direct Phuket flights
Vietnam Ambassador talks direct Phuket flights
PHUKET: Increasing direct flights between Phuket and Vietnam were among the topics discussed at a meeting between the Vietnam Ambassador to Thailand, Phan Chi Thanh, and Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew yesterday (Oct 19), report officials.
Thai rider wins World Jet Ski Championship
Thai rider wins World Jet Ski Championship
WATER SPORTS: Thailand’s national jet ski team were congratulated on their return to Bangkok last Friday (Oct 14) after Kiratikon Pewngam won the World Jet Ski Championship in the United States.
Man robs convenience store at gunpoint near Provincial Hall
Man robs convenience store at gunpoint near Provincial Hall
PHUKET: Police took less than three hours to arrest a man who robbed a convenience store at gunpoint at the entrance to the Phuket Provincial Hall administration complex on Tha Kraeng Rd in Phuket Town yesterday (Oct 19).
Patong Hill road repairs must wait for rain to stop
Patong Hill road repairs must wait for rain to stop
PHUKET: Officials must wait for the current spate of heavy rain to stop before they can even begin to properly assess the damage done by the landslide on the road over Patong Hill, Governor Narong was told at an emergency meeting held last night (Oct 19).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Heavy rains taking a toll on Phuket as floods continue throughout the island || October 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Heavy rains taking a toll on Phuket as floods continue throughout the island || October 19
PHUKET XTRA - October 19 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: Chris Howson || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket Hotels Association, Living Waters unite for flood relief
Phuket Hotels Association, Living Waters unite for flood relief
PHUKET: A coordinated effort by the Phuket Hotels Association together with Living Waters Foundation has been launched to help all the people across the whole of the island who have been affected by the flooding in Phuket.
Road over Patong Hill collapses
Road over Patong Hill collapses
PHUKET: The road over Patong Hill collapsed this afternoon (Oct 19). So far no injuries have been reported from the landslide.
Phuket Town braces for floods as Bang Yai nears overflow
Phuket Town braces for floods as Bang Yai nears overflow
PHUKET: Residents in Phuket Town and Rassada have been told to prepare for floods as the Bang Yai Canal, which runs right through the heart of the Phuket Town, nears breaking its banks.
Drug arrests continue
Drug arrests continue
PHUKET: While Phuket residents struggle against the continuing downpours and floods, Phuket police and other anti-drugs officials have been proud to announce the arrests of several suspects on drug charges, including one man found with two pills.
Flood recovery efforts target hard-hit communities
Flood recovery efforts target hard-hit communities
PHUKET: Disaster officials focussed flood relief efforts on Thepkrasattri and Sirsoonthorn yesterday (Oct 18), where torrential rain struck again, adding to local residents woes as they continued to cope with standing floodwaters.
Weather warning remains as torrential downpours continue
Weather warning remains as torrential downpours continue
PHUKET: The heavy rainfall weather warning for Phuket was re-issued this morning (Oct 19), warning people of more flash floods and possible landslides, with the warning now extended to remain in effect until Saturday (Oct 22).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Rains continue to batter Phuket as island tries to recover || October 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Rains continue to batter Phuket as island tries to recover || October 18
PHUKET XTRA - October 18 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: Chris Howson || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Flood relief continues as more rain brings isolated flooding
Flood relief continues as more rain brings isolated flooding
PHUKET: Flood relief efforts continued today (Oct 18) as more heavy downpours added to woes whose homes were already flooded, and for the first time since Sunday caused isolated minor flooding in areas south of Phuket Town.
Mai Khao hosts fundraising bike race for local schools
Mai Khao hosts fundraising bike race for local schools
CYCLING: Authorities in Mai Khao have announced a fund-raising bicycle ride will be held on Sunday (Oct 23) to raise money to help purchase essential supplies for five local schools.