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Concerns raised as reservoirs hit full
Concerns raised as reservoirs hit full
PHUKET: The volume of rainfall has seen the water rise to dangerously high levels at Phuket’s three main reservoirs, Phuket Irrigation Office Chief Thammanoon Bamrungpetch said yesterday (Oct 17).
Weather warning issued as deluges continue
Weather warning issued as deluges continue
PHUKET: As heavy downpours continue to pummel Phuket, the Thai Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning for Phuket and other provinces along the Andaman coast, warning residents to beware more flash flooding and landslides.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Town recovers after worst flooding in 30 years || October 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Town recovers after worst flooding in 30 years || October 17
PHUKET XTRA - October 17 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: Chris Howson || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket officials assess flood damage, set up relief shelters
Phuket officials assess flood damage, set up relief shelters
PHUKET: The flooding across Phuket so far has affected more than 6,000 people and 1,850 households, disaster officials have confirmed.
Floodwaters recede in Phuket Town, other areas remain affected
Floodwaters recede in Phuket Town, other areas remain affected
PHUKET: Floodwaters eased in the heart of Phuket Town last night (Oct 16). However, some areas in Thalang District remain underwater, officials have reported.
Marine Police help flood victims in the heart of Phuket Town
Marine Police help flood victims in the heart of Phuket Town
PHUKET: Phuket Marine Police were deployed throughout Phuket Town to help evacuate residents as floodwaters continued to rise earlier today (Oct 16).
One lane reopens at Kamala landslide
One lane reopens at Kamala landslide
PHUKET: Officials have confirmed that one lane on the main road into Kamala from Patong (Route 4030) has reopened after workers cleared much of the mud, trees and other debris from a landslide across the road this morning (Oct 16).
Working towards a ‘Plastic Free Phuket’
Working towards a ‘Plastic Free Phuket’
A local environmental group led by students at UWC Thailand International School, Phuket is gaining momentum and working towards having single-use plastic bags phased out by law through a six-month project.
Phuket Opinion: Flushing Phuket’s waste woes
Phuket Opinion: Flushing Phuket’s waste woes
PHUKET: With just weeks to go before enough flights resume for Phuket to start seeing a greater increase in the number of tourists visiting the island, the current spate of heavy weather has exposed a now traditional blight: trash.
Phuket food handouts continue to mark World Food Day
Phuket food handouts continue to mark World Food Day
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Scholars for Sustenance Foundation organised thousands of food handouts to vulnerable communities across the island yesterday (Oct 14) under a campaign to mark World Food Day.
More rain for the weekend
More rain for the weekend
PHUKET: The Southern Meteorological Center (West Coast) based near Phuket airport is forecasting more rain across the weekend, building to heavier downpours and strong waves on Tuesday.
Long weekend hoped to bring Phuket B2bn tourism boost
Long weekend hoped to bring Phuket B2bn tourism boost
PHUKET: The ongoing four-day weekend is expected to boost tourism revenues for the island by some B2 billion, predicts Nanthasiri Ronnasiri, Director of the Phuket office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Tour boat safety ramped up for long weekend
Tour boat safety ramped up for long weekend
PHUKET: Officials from the Phuket Marine Office conducted safety inspections of passenger and tour boats operating at the major piers in Phuket as the number of visitors to the island is forecast to exceed 10,000 a day over the four-day weekend.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Heavy downpours bring flash floods, 5 billion baht for Phuket medical hub || October 14
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Heavy downpours bring flash floods, 5 billion baht for Phuket medical hub || October 14
PHUKET XTRA - October 14 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: Chris Howson || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Power outage to affect Koh Yao Noi
Power outage to affect Koh Yao Noi
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a power outage that will affect all of Koh Yao Noi, off Phuket’s east coast, tomorrow (Oct 15).
Police arrest ‘fake cocaine’ Bangla touts, wanted for attack on American tourist
Police arrest ‘fake cocaine’ Bangla touts, wanted for attack on American tourist
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested two men who worked as venue touts on Bangla Rd on drugs charges. The men have been named as involved in the attack on an American tourist on the popular nightlife street late last month.
Wreath laying ceremony honours King Bhumibol
Wreath laying ceremony honours King Bhumibol
PHUKET: Governor Narong Woonciew oversaw a wreath laying ceremony last night (Oct 13) to honour and remember late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, now called King Bhumibol The Great, who passed away on the date six years ago.
Heroines Monument looks for temporary home
Heroines Monument looks for temporary home
PHUKET: Talks are underway regarding the temporary relocation of the Heroines Monument while construction work takes place on Thepkrasattri Road in Srisoonthorn.
Iceland ponders Phuket consulate
Iceland ponders Phuket consulate
PHUKET: Thórir Ibsen, the Iceland Ambassador assigned to the Embassy of Iceland in Beijing, was in Phuket yesterday (Oct 12) to discuss opening a consulate on the island, according to Phuket officials.
Phuket honours King Bhumibol
Phuket honours King Bhumibol
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew led a mass ceremony this morning to commemorate the passing of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, now called King Bhumibol The Great, who passed away on this day six years ago.