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National police chief visits Phuket Check Point
National police chief visits Phuket Check Point
PHUKET: National police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukwimol was on the island to lead a team to inspect the Phuket Check Point at Tha Chatchai yesterday (Aug 26).
Sriyada flies Pheu Thai flag in Phuket
Sriyada flies Pheu Thai flag in Phuket
PHUKET: Sriyada Palimaphan returned to Phuket today (Aug 26) as an emissary of the Pheu Thai Party to investigate the impact of the landslide in Karon four days ago and report her findings to the Prime Minister’s Office.
Landslide cleanup, assistance efforts underway
Landslide cleanup, assistance efforts underway
PHUKET: Cleanup operations are underway at the site of the landslide that killed 13 people in Kata early Friday morning (Aug 23).
More heavy rain and strong winds forecast
More heavy rain and strong winds forecast
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued Weather Advisory No. 1 (24/2024) warning of heavy rain and strong wind conditions in the upper part of the Andaman Sea and the west coast of Southern Thailand from today through Thursday (Aug 26-29).
Community steps up to help those impacted by landslide
Community steps up to help those impacted by landslide
PHUKET: The strength of community spirit has come to the fore as people step up to help those impacted by the devastating floods and subsequent landslide in Karon.
Phuket explores models for provincial governor elections
Phuket explores models for provincial governor elections
PHUKET: Key Phuket figures this week attended a seminar aimed at exploring and proposing appropriate models and guidelines for the election of provincial governors.
Landslide search ends with 13 confirmed dead
Landslide search ends with 13 confirmed dead
PHUKET: The Governor of Phuket, Sophon Suwannarat, confirmed today (Aug 24) that a total of 13 people so far have been killed in the devastating landslide that hit Karon yesterday.
Deputy Interior Minister visits landslide site
Deputy Interior Minister visits landslide site
PHUKET: Chatda Thaiset, the Deputy Interior Minister, visited Karon today (Aug 24) to inspect firsthand the area that was affected by landslides brought about by heavy rains and flash floods yesterday.
Tenth Phuket landslide victim confirmed
Tenth Phuket landslide victim confirmed
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Sattha Thongkham confirmed a 10th victim has been recovered following the devastating landslide in Soi Patak 2, Karon yesterday (Aug 23).
PPAO holds emergency-response training
PPAO holds emergency-response training
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) conducted an emergency-response drill at Phuket Provincial Hospital in Ratsada yesterday (Aug 23) as part of their 2024 disaster prevention and mitigation plan.
Nine bodies recovered from Phuket landslide, two still missing
Nine bodies recovered from Phuket landslide, two still missing
PHUKET: Rescue teams have recovered nine bodies following the landslide in Soi Patak 2, Karon, following heavy rain last night. Two more people are still missing, and search efforts are ongoing, Phuket Vice Governor Sattha Thongkham has confirmed.
At least five dead in landslide, flood cleanup underway
At least five dead in landslide, flood cleanup underway
PHUKET: At least five people have died in the landslide at Karon caused by heavy rain overnight, Phuket Vice Governor Sattha Thongkham has confirmed.
One dead in Phuket landslide as heavy rains cause widespread floods
One dead in Phuket landslide as heavy rains cause widespread floods
PHUKET: One person have died, four people have been injured and 250 households have been damaged by heavy rain overnight that caused widespread flooding across the island and a landslide in Karon.
Andaman Trail Phuket run confirmed
Andaman Trail Phuket run confirmed
TRAIL RUNNING: Dates for this year’s Andaman International Trail Running (AITR) event in Phuket have been confirmed, organisers have announced.
Phuket readies for PPAO election
Phuket readies for PPAO election
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Election Commission of Thailand (PEC) has reported its findings on a public feedback survey on redrawing the boundaries of constituencies for seats on the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) Council ahead of the PPAO Council election to be held in December.
Phuket health office issues ‘mpox’ advisory
Phuket health office issues ‘mpox’ advisory
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) has shared a national advisory by the Department of Disease Control for the public to be aware of signs of monkeypox.
TAT launches week-long Phuket culture fest
TAT launches week-long Phuket culture fest
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat last night was present for the informal opening of the ‘VIJITR 5 Regions @Phuket’ festival, which begins on Saturday (Aug 24).
Phuket delegation returns from China wastewater tour
Phuket delegation returns from China wastewater tour
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat and a delegation of government and private sector leaders have returned from a visit to three major cities in China to engage in discussions and explore collaborations on wastewater management and waste disposal systems.
Phuket airport officials face ‘royal sticker’ corruption probe
Phuket airport officials face ‘royal sticker’ corruption probe
PHUKET: Airports of Thailand (AoT) President Kerati Kijmanawat has ordered disciplinary action be taken against the Deputy Director of Phuket International Airport and three other senior employees following an investigation into alleged corrupt practices involved in a contract to install see-through stickers at the airport in honour of HIs Majesty the King.
EXAT ready to finance B16bn ‘Patong Tunnel’ project alone
EXAT ready to finance B16bn ‘Patong Tunnel’ project alone
PHUKET: The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) has confirmed its commitment to proceed with the Kathu-Patong Expressway Project in Phuket, better known locally as the ‘Patong Tunnel’ project, without altering the design or reducing the size of the proposed tunnel.