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Big Buddha site to remain closed pending landslide victim compensation
Big Buddha site to remain closed pending landslide victim compensation
Sunday 16 November 2025 12:30 PM
PHUKET: The tourist-popular Big Buddha viewpoint and temple complex on the hills separating Kata and Chalong remains closed as the Phuket Provincial Court has approved a class action lawsuit filed by residents affected by the landslide last year.
Phuket battered again by rain, floods and landslips
Phuket battered again by rain, floods and landslips
Friday 7 November 2025 08:30 AM
PHUKET: Phuket is left mopping up for the third week in a row after heavy rain triggered islandwide flooding, landslips and traffic chaos yesterday (Nov 6), prompting renewed warnings from provincial authorities.
Philippine death toll tops 140 as typhoon heads towards Vietnam
Philippine death toll tops 140 as typhoon heads towards Vietnam
Thursday 6 November 2025 11:01 AM
LILOAN: Typhoon Kalmaegi killed at least 140 people and left another 127 missing after unleashing devastating flooding across the central Philippines, official figures showed today (Nov 6), as the storm headed towards Vietnam.
Warning issued after Patong landslides
Warning issued after Patong landslides
Friday 31 October 2025 11:12 AM
PHUKET: Kathu District authorities have issued a warning for residents to remain vigilant after two small landslides occurred on Patong Hill early this morning (Oct 31), with further rain forecast for the coming days.
More rain nationwide, flood warning for 28 provinces
More rain nationwide, flood warning for 28 provinces
Wednesday 29 October 2025 09:00 AM
BANGKOK: Increasing rain is forecast for most parts of Thailand, with a risk of flooding in 28 provinces, into next week, officials have confirmed.
Patong seeks help in 50 Pi Rd landslide repairs
Patong seeks help in 50 Pi Rd landslide repairs
Tuesday 28 October 2025 12:26 PM
PHUKET: Patong Municipality is seeking urgent assistance from provincial and national agencies to repair landslide damage on 50 Pi Rd after heavy rain caused a section of hillside foundations and retaining walls to collapse last week.
Big Russian-run rental business busted on Pha-ngan
Big Russian-run rental business busted on Pha-ngan
Thursday 23 October 2025 10:18 AM
SURAT THANI: Police have raided a large Russian-owned vehicle rental company on Koh Pha-ngan, seizing hundreds of motorbikes and cars and making seven arrests. 
Patong’s 50 Pi Rd remains closed for safety
Patong’s 50 Pi Rd remains closed for safety
Thursday 23 October 2025 09:55 AM
PHUKET: Patong’s 50 Pi Rd (‘Ha Sip Pi Rd’) remains closed today (Oct 23) as safety inspections and cleanup operations continue following a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall yesterday.
Heavy weather warning for the south
Heavy weather warning for the south
Wednesday 22 October 2025 09:00 AM
BANGKOK: People in eight southern provinces are warned to prepare for torrential rain from tomorrow (Oct 23) through to Sunday with possible flooding, forest runoff and landslides.
Wat Koh Siray landslip declared disaster risk area
Wat Koh Siray landslip declared disaster risk area
Tuesday 2 September 2025 12:16 PM
PHUKET: Authorities have declared a landslip near Wat Koh Siray in Ratsada a disaster risk area after heavy rains triggered a landslide that damaged a pavilion housing a Buddha image.
Land occupier charged for illegal excavation in Kamala
Land occupier charged for illegal excavation in Kamala
Sunday 10 August 2025 11:30 AM
PHUKET: The occupier of a site of government land in Kamala through a NorSor 3 document has been charged with illegal excavation after officials investigated the site amid concerns the illegal work may cause floods and landslides in the area.
Phuket MPs call for AMLO to investigate Big Buddha finances
Phuket MPs call for AMLO to investigate Big Buddha finances
Saturday 19 July 2025 12:00 PM
PHUKET: Phuket MPs Chalermpong Saengdee and Thitikan Thitipruethikul have called on the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) to investigate the financial dealings of the private foundation that operates the Big Buddha viewpoint.
No agreement yet over Big Buddha reopening conditions
No agreement yet over Big Buddha reopening conditions
Friday 18 July 2025 06:28 PM
PHUKET: The Abbott of Wat Kata and the local residents still living in the shadow of the deadly landslide below the Big Buddha Viewpoint that struck in August last year have both yet to agree on a set of conditions set out by Phuket branch of Royal Forest Department (RFD Phuket) ‒ which legally owns the land the Big Buddha sits on ‒ in order for teh Big BUddha Viewpoint to reopen to tourists.
Big Buddha operator claims tourist viewpoint to reopen soon
Big Buddha operator claims tourist viewpoint to reopen soon
Sunday 13 July 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: The popular Big Buddha viewpoint atop the Nakkerd Hills between Chalong and Kata is preparing to reopen to the public, with the operator of the site, the Phraphutthamingmongkhol Sattha 45 Foundation, claiming to have reached a “settlement” with the Phuket office of the Royal Forest Department (RFD Phuket) in a long-running land encroachment dispute.
Police drop probe into deadly Kata landslide
Police drop probe into deadly Kata landslide
Sunday 15 June 2025 12:15 PM
PHUKET: Illegal construction at the Big Buddha viewpoint is no longer considered a primary cause of the deadly landslide in Kata in August last year, which killed 13 people, and does not meet the criteria for a negligence charge, Pol Lt Col Ekkasak Kwanwan, Senior Inspector (Investigation) at Karon Police Station, has told The Phuket News.
Police continue to stall over Kata landslide probe
Police continue to stall over Kata landslide probe
Tuesday 13 May 2025 09:28 AM
PHUKET: The investigation into the Kata landslides last August, which killed 13 people and injured dozens of several others, has been put on hold as Karon Police still wait for experts to confirm if illegal construction played a role in the tragedy.
Karon Police restart Kata landslide investigation
Karon Police restart Kata landslide investigation
Sunday 20 April 2025 10:00 AM
PHUKET: The investigation into the deadly landslide in Kata last August that killed 13 people and injured many more has been delayed as Karon Police wait for documents to confirm the construction as a contributing factor for the landslide.
No progress in Big Buddha landslide death investigation
No progress in Big Buddha landslide death investigation
Sunday 2 March 2025 10:00 AM
PHUKET: The investigation into the landslide that killed 13 people and injured many in Kata August last year has stalled, as Karon Police still need to question more victims and witnesses due to the extensive damage.
Big Buddha construction listed as ‘contributing factor’ in deadly Kata landslide
Big Buddha construction listed as ‘contributing factor’ in deadly Kata landslide
Saturday 25 January 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: A report by the Department of Mineral Resources investigation into the landslide in Kata on Aug 23 last year that killed 13 people has listed the new parking lot and nearby restroom constructed at the Big Buddha Viewpoint as factors that contributed to the cause of the deadly landslide.
At least 10 dead in Brazil landslides
At least 10 dead in Brazil landslides
Monday 13 January 2025 11:59 AM
RIO DE JANEIRO: Landslides caused by torrential rains in southeast Brazil have left at least 10 people dead, rescue services in Minas Gerais state said yesterday (Jan 12).

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