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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.
Benzema wins Ballon d’Or as Putellas retains women’s prize
Benzema wins Ballon d’Or as Putellas retains women’s prize
FOOTBALL: Karim Benzema was rewarded for his remarkable success with Real Madrid by winning the Ballon d’Or at a star-studded ceremony in Paris yesterday (Oct 17), while Spain’s Alexia Putellas retained the women’s prize.
Demand for cheaper Phuket travel
Demand for cheaper Phuket travel
PHUKET: Tourism operators in Phuket are urging airlines to slash their prices as the island’s image as an expensive destination is seen as harming travel opportunities, especially without the huge Chinese market, which accounted for 40% of business before the pandemic.
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
Russian ‘kamikaze drones’ strike Kyiv: Ukraine
Russian ‘kamikaze drones’ strike Kyiv: Ukraine
KYIV: Russian-launched “kamikaze drones” attacked Kyiv early this morning (Oct 17), the Ukrainian presidency said, describing the strikes as an act of desperation nearly eight months into a war that has claimed thousands of lives.
‘Historic day’ as Namibia stun Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup opener
‘Historic day’ as Namibia stun Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup opener
CRICKET: Jan Frylinck smashed 44 runs and took two wickets as Namibia hammered Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka by 55 runs to cause a major upset in the opening match of the Twenty20 World Cup yesterday (Oct 16).
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.
Salah downs Man City as Arsenal extend lead in Premier League
Salah downs Man City as Arsenal extend lead in Premier League
FOOTBALL: Mohamed Salah produced a moment of magic as Liverpool condemned Manchester City to their first Premier League defeat of the season yesterday (Oct 16), leaving leaders Arsenal four points clear at the summit.
Mountain B pub fire claims 25th victim
Mountain B pub fire claims 25th victim
CHONBURI: A female victim of the Mountain B pub fire in Chon Buri’s Sattahip district in the small hours of Aug 5 has been pronounced dead at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok.
Phuket Town suffers worst flooding in 30 years
Phuket Town suffers worst flooding in 30 years
PHUKET: Somyot Pathan, President of the Phuket Old Town Tourism Community Enterprise and a lifelong resident of Phuket Town, has called the ongoing flooding in Phuket Town the worst seen in 30 years.
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).
Major roads affected by flooding
Major roads affected by flooding
PHUKET: As heavy rain continues cross Phuket, the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) has reported the areas where Thepkrasattri Rd has been affected by floodwaters.
Is ‘Halloween’ over?
Is ‘Halloween’ over?
Does anybody have a more important and imposing job in cinema this year than director David Gordon Green? It has been 44 years since Jamie Lee Curtis played Laurie Strode first facing off against the menacing Michael Myers in John Carpenter’s 1978 classic ‘Halloween’. Now it is in the hands of Green to close the saga with ‘Halloween Ends’.
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.
Tottenham face Richarlison scare after Kane closes gap on leaders Arsenal
Tottenham face Richarlison scare after Kane closes gap on leaders Arsenal
FOOTBALL: Harry Kane fired home from the penalty spot against Everton on Saturday (Oct 15) to boost Tottenham’s Premier League title charge as struggling Leicester squandered chances to register just their second win of the season.
Phuket hit by widespread flooding, landslips
Phuket hit by widespread flooding, landslips
PHUKET: Continual heavy rain overnight has left many areas across Phuket flooded, with major roads affected, streets cut off in individual areas and in Phuket Town and a major landslip bringing earth across a main road in Kamala.
Katu Dermatology & Wellness Center
Katu Dermatology & Wellness Center
This one-of-a-kind dermatology and wellness center with a luxurious, modern office in Phuket’s ‘Kathu’ district will impress and provide a sense of exceptionality.