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Phuket heavy rain tops 130mm
Phuket heavy rain tops 130mm
Thursday 21 May 2026 10:34 AM
PHUKET: Heavy rain across Phuket caused minor flooding, fallen trees and traffic disruption in several areas yesterday (May 20), with officials continuing cleanup and drainage operations after rainfall totals exceeded 130 millimetres in some parts of the island.
Phuket officials transferred over Patong extortion claims
Phuket officials transferred over Patong extortion claims
Thursday 21 May 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Five senior Phuket provincial officials have been temporarily transferred from their current posts following mounting allegations of bribery and extortion linked to entertainment venue licensing in Patong.
Australian tourist found dead in Kata condo
Australian tourist found dead in Kata condo
Thursday 21 May 2026 09:48 AM
PHUKET: An Australian tourist was found dead in a condominium room in Kata last night, with police investigating the case as a suspected drug overdose.
Austrian deported over repeated drunken disturbances
Austrian deported over repeated drunken disturbances
Thursday 21 May 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: An Austrian man accused of repeatedly causing public disturbances while intoxicated in Rawai has had his visa revoked and now faces deportation, Phuket Immigration have confirmed.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand Slashes 60-Day Visa-Free Stays, Disaster Centre Opens After 10-Year Delay || May 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand Slashes 60-Day Visa-Free Stays, Disaster Centre Opens After 10-Year Delay || May 20
Wednesday 20 May 2026 05:02 PM
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Heavy rain floods roads across Phuket
Heavy rain floods roads across Phuket
Wednesday 20 May 2026 03:27 PM
PHUKET: Heavy rain and localised flooding hit several parts of Phuket today (May 20) as officials warned residents to remain cautious over the possibility of more rain and strong winds through the weekend.
Rawai man found dead at home, debt stress blamed
Rawai man found dead at home, debt stress blamed
Wednesday 20 May 2026 02:41 PM
PHUKET: A Phuket man was found dead at his home in Rawai yesterday afternoon (May 19), with police reporting that financial stress is believed to have contributed to the tragedy.
Baby rescued from locked car
Baby rescued from locked car
Wednesday 20 May 2026 02:30 PM
PHUKET: A nine-month-old baby was safely rescued after becoming trapped inside a locked car in Thalang this morning (May 20), prompting an urgent response from rescuers in Phuket.
Phuket officials aim to reduce road accidents
Phuket officials aim to reduce road accidents
Wednesday 20 May 2026 10:25 AM
PHUKET: Provincial officials have pledged to strengthen road safety measures across the island as authorities push to reduce accidents and fatalities in high-risk areas through closer coordination between agencies and targeted local solutions.
Governor reissues weather warning for Phuket
Governor reissues weather warning for Phuket
Wednesday 20 May 2026 09:21 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has ordered officials across the island to prepare for heavy rain and strong winds forecast to affect Phuket and the Andaman coast from May 19-21, after days of heavy downpours and strong gusts of wind that have already felled trees in several areas.
PM’s office inspector pushes Phuket flood action
PM’s office inspector pushes Phuket flood action
Wednesday 20 May 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket officials have urged urgent action to improve flood prevention infrastructure in Wichit after inspecting a canal retaining wall project aimed at easing water flow through flood-prone communities.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PHUKET BORDER BUST: 1.8KG of Drugs Seized, Missing Cop Found Dead, Weather Warning || May 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PHUKET BORDER BUST: 1.8KG of Drugs Seized, Missing Cop Found Dead, Weather Warning || May 19
Tuesday 19 May 2026 05:02 PM
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Phuket launches fifth annual back-to-school support project
Phuket launches fifth annual back-to-school support project
Tuesday 19 May 2026 01:02 PM
PHUKET: Phuket officials have launched the fifth annual ‘New School Year Project: Sending Children to School’ initiative aimed at helping underprivileged students across the island prepare for the new academic year.
Highway works to affect Patong Hill, Bang Khu underpass
Highway works to affect Patong Hill, Bang Khu underpass
Tuesday 19 May 2026 12:16 PM
PHUKET: Motorists travelling between Kathu and Patong are being advised to expect delays this week as the Phuket Highway District carries out resurfacing works on Phra Baramee Rd and temporarily closes the Bang Khu Underpass tunnel overnight for ‘Smart City’ upgrades.
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.
Disaster centre opens after decade-long delay
Disaster centre opens after decade-long delay
Tuesday 19 May 2026 10:47 AM
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) has opened the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Centre building at Tha Chatchai, bringing into use a long-delayed government facility that had remained unused for almost a decade.
Hanuman reef statue damaged by monsoon
Hanuman reef statue damaged by monsoon
Tuesday 19 May 2026 10:38 AM
PHUKET: Local officials have issued a safety warning ordering divers to stay away from the recently installed Hanuman underwater sculpture site at Koh Racha Yai after part of the structure collapsed during the current monsoon season.
Man arrested for shooting neighbour in drunken dispute
Man arrested for shooting neighbour in drunken dispute
Tuesday 19 May 2026 08:47 AM
PHUKET: A man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting his neighbour during an argument over drinking alcohol in Wichit early yesterday morning (May 18).
Russian man arrested with 1.8kg of drugs at Tha Chatchai
Russian man arrested with 1.8kg of drugs at Tha Chatchai
Tuesday 19 May 2026 08:45 AM
PHUKET: A Russian man has been charged with drug trafficking after police seized a large quantity of crystal meth, heroin, ketamine and other drugs at the Tha Chatchai checkpoint yesterday (May 18).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PHUKET UNDERWORLD: Brit Busted in Execution Plot, Patong Inferno, BKK Train Tragedy || May 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PHUKET UNDERWORLD: Brit Busted in Execution Plot, Patong Inferno, BKK Train Tragedy || May 18
Monday 18 May 2026 05:55 PM
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