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Safety first in Patong Hill landslide site repairs, says Phuket Governor
Safety first in Patong Hill landslide site repairs, says Phuket Governor
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has called for officials to exercise ‘safety first’ as the top priority when carrying out repairs to roads affected by landslides, including the now-closed road over Patong Hill.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Building collapses in Phuket as the island tries to recover from the heavy rains || October 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Building collapses in Phuket as the island tries to recover from the heavy rains || October 21
PHUKET XTRA - October 21 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: Chris Howson || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Landslide-hit section of bypass road to be closed until further notice
Landslide-hit section of bypass road to be closed until further notice
PHUKET: The northbound section of bypass road, which suffered two landslips on Oct 19 and Oct 20, will remain closed for traffic until further notice. All vehicle will continue the southbound lanes for traveling in both directions, according to an order, signed by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew.
More rains forecast while Phuket reservoirs stay full to the brim
More rains forecast while Phuket reservoirs stay full to the brim
PHUKET: Despite some nice sunshine in Phuket earlier today (Oct 21), the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) says people should expect more heavy rain and be ready to protect themselves from possible floods and landslides. 
Regulator paves way for telecom mega-merger
Regulator paves way for telecom mega-merger
BANGKOK: The national telecommunications regulator has cleared the way for the country’s second and third largest mobile operators ‒ True Corp and Total Access Communication (DTAC) ‒ to merge, but with conditions.
Kamala - Patong road reopens, minor flooding persists
Kamala - Patong road reopens, minor flooding persists
PHUKET: The landslide site on Khuan Yak hill in Kamala has reopened to traffic, restoring one of the two remaining ways for vehicles to access Patong.
Villa sack Gerrard as Ronaldo casts shadow over Man Utd
Villa sack Gerrard as Ronaldo casts shadow over Man Utd
FOOTBALL: Steven Gerrard was sacked as Aston Villa manager less than two hours after his struggling side crashed to a dismal 3-0 defeat at Fulham last night (Oct 20).
Rain blamed for building collapse in Phuket Town
Rain blamed for building collapse in Phuket Town
PHUKET: No people were injured when a large section of a two-story dormitory building in Phuket Town collapsed last night (Oct 20) due to rain-soaked earth beneath the building giving way.
Phuket Governor hosts Kazakh Ambassador
Phuket Governor hosts Kazakh Ambassador
PHUKET: Governor Narong Woonciew welcomed the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Thailand Arman Issetov to Phuket yesterday (Oct 20).
British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after six weeks in office
British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after six weeks in office
ENGLAND: British Prime Minister Liz Truss quit on Thursday ‒ bowing to the inevitable after a tumultuous term in which her policies triggered turmoil in financial markets and a rebellion in her party that obliterated her authority.
Survivors ‘steadily recovering’
Survivors ‘steadily recovering’
NONG BUA LAMPHU: Residents of Tambon Uthai Sawan in Nong Bua Lam Phu’s Na Klang district are making steady progress in their recovery following the Oct 6 mass shooting which claimed 37 lives, the Ministry of Public Health said on Thursday (Oct 20).
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.
Macnels Shipping Phuket
Macnels Shipping Phuket
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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.
TAT prepares new phase of subsidies
TAT prepares new phase of subsidies
BUSINESS: The new phase of the domestic tourism subsidy programme is being drafted with an additional 3-4 million hotel rooms, double the number in the fourth phase, which is scheduled to end this month, as the government aims to push GDP growth to 3.3% this year.
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.