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Phuket Governor extends weather warning
Phuket Governor extends weather warning
Tuesday 19 May 2026 11:44 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has extended warnings for residents and tourists to prepare for heavy rain, dangerous surf and possible flash flooding across the island as strong southwest monsoon conditions continue to batter the Andaman coast.
Ministry rolls out five-point plan to prepare for drought
Ministry rolls out five-point plan to prepare for drought
Monday 18 May 2026 02:42 PM
BANGKOK: The government is introducing a five-point water management plan to prepare for possible droughts linked to the El Niño weather pattern, the Agriculture Ministry said yesterday (May 17).
Phuket officials warn of water shortages, floods
Phuket officials warn of water shortages, floods
Saturday 9 May 2026 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Despite heavy thundershowers hitting parts of Phuket this week, the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) Phuket Branch has announced scheduled overnight reductions in water pressure across large parts of the island due to dwindling raw water reserves at Bang Wad Reservoir ‒ while provincial officials are simultaneously preparing for possible floods and landslides later this month.
Phuket MP urges Parliament to end visa-free entry
Phuket MP urges Parliament to end visa-free entry
Friday 1 May 2026 12:00 PM
PHUKET: Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee has urged the government to abolish visa-free entry entirely and introduce stricter controls on cannabis, warning that current policies are damaging the island’s tourism image and creating social problems.
Phuket-Phang Nga water project declared ‘ahead of schedule’
Phuket-Phang Nga water project declared ‘ahead of schedule’
Wednesday 29 April 2026 09:10 AM
PHUKET: A long-delayed B3.25 billion water-supply project linking Phuket to Phang Nga has been reported as “ahead of schedule”, though the timeline refers only to the current construction contract signed late last year ‒ after the scheme spent more than a decade stalled in planning and bureaucracy.
Bangkok Songkran to be alcohol-free and end at 10pm
Bangkok Songkran to be alcohol-free and end at 10pm
Wednesday 8 April 2026 02:15 PM
BANGKOK: Bangkok will ensure water splashing remains alcohol-free citywide during Songkran, with all such activities to end by 10pm.
Phuket water reserves hold steady
Phuket water reserves hold steady
Sunday 5 April 2026 12:00 PM
PHUKET: Phuket officials have reaffirmed that the island’s water supply remains sufficient despite dry-season pressures, with proactive measures in place to manage potential shortages and rainfall expected to return later this month.
Water outage to hit parts of Ratsada
Water outage to hit parts of Ratsada
Tuesday 31 March 2026 09:49 AM
PHUKET: Residents in parts of Ratsada will experience a temporary water outage or reduced pressure tomorrow (Apr 1) as maintenance works are carried out, the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) Phuket branch has announced.
Officials assure sufficient water supply for dry season
Officials assure sufficient water supply for dry season
Tuesday 24 March 2026 11:59 AM
PHUKET: Phuket officials have assured that the island has sufficient water reserves to meet demand through the peak dry season, as authorities step up monitoring and long-term planning to safeguard supplies.
Phuket Town rolls out drought plan as dry season begins
Phuket Town rolls out drought plan as dry season begins
Sunday 1 March 2026 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality has activated a comprehensive water management plan in preparation for the 2026 dry season, with officials warning that water pressure reductions may be necessary if raw water supplies do not improve.
February heat ‘normal’, says Phuket weather chief
February heat ‘normal’, says Phuket weather chief
Saturday 7 February 2026 12:00 PM
PHUKET: The Chief of the Southern Meteorological Center (West Coast) has claimed that recent maximum temperatures ranging between 34-37°C this past week remain within “normal seasonal levels” and do not warrant a heat warning at this time, even as provincial officials monitor water supplies amid concerns over potential shortages during the hot season.
Excessive rainfall filling up many dams nationwide
Excessive rainfall filling up many dams nationwide
Tuesday 11 November 2025 09:39 AM
BANGKOK: Many large dams and reservoirs across Thailand are currently close to or exceeding their full water storage capacities due to continuous rainfall, the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) announced yesterday (Nov 10).
Phuket MP calls for urgent action to resolve water shortages
Phuket MP calls for urgent action to resolve water shortages
Saturday 18 October 2025 11:30 AM
PHUKET: Phuket MP Chalermpong Sangdee has called on the government to urgently address the island’s chronic water shortages, warning that limited water resources continue to affect households and businesses across the province, particularly during the dry season.
Public hearing announced for water supply from Surat Thani
Public hearing announced for water supply from Surat Thani
Sunday 5 October 2025 12:30 PM
PHUKET: The public is being invited to take part in a meeting to discuss the environmental impact study for a major water supply project that will deliver tap water from the Ratchaprapha Dam in Surat Thani to Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi.
Feasibility study launched for Ratchaprapha Dam water supply
Feasibility study launched for Ratchaprapha Dam water supply
Wednesday 24 September 2025 09:03 AM
PHUKET: Plans to secure a long-term water supply for Phuket and neighbouring provinces have taken a step forward with a new feasibility study for a 300-kilometre pipeline bringing water from the Ratchaprapha Dam in Surat Thani.
Heavy rains yet to dispel dry season water-shortage fears
Heavy rains yet to dispel dry season water-shortage fears
Saturday 30 August 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Despite recent heavy rains, local officials are already taking steps to conserve water for the coming dry season to help ensure there is enough clean water supply for people across the island.
Phuket Governor voices support for ‘special autonomy’
Phuket Governor voices support for ‘special autonomy’
Sunday 3 August 2025 01:30 PM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has renewed calls for the island to adopt a special administrative status similar to Bangkok, saying the current centralised budget allocation is leaving the province unable to cope with its growing population and tourism demands.
Water outage to affect areas in Rawai
Water outage to affect areas in Rawai
Thursday 31 July 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA Phuket) has announced a mains water supply outage in Rawai from 10am to 10pm tomorrow (Aug 1).
Water outage to affect Kamala
Water outage to affect Kamala
Thursday 3 July 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: The Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) Phuket has announced a mains water supply outage in Kamala from 9am to 4.30pm tomorrow (July 4) due to a scheduled power cut by the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA).
B157bn handout budget to fund other priorities: PM
B157bn handout budget to fund other priorities: PM
Monday 2 June 2025 02:00 PM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra plans to spend about B157 billion - earlier allocated for B10,000 handouts in fiscal 2025 - on water management, transport and tourism promotion instead.

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