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Phuket cleans up: More than 740 households, 1,468 people affected by floods
Phuket cleans up: More than 740 households, 1,468 people affected by floods
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat led a huge cleanup in Kamala this morning (July 1) after heavy downpours flooded the resort town, as they did across much of Phuket yesterday, causing traffic disruption, flight delays and flooding of entire neighbourhoods.
17 flights affected by Phuket deluge
17 flights affected by Phuket deluge
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport has confirmed that just one of 17 flights affected by the heavy downpours yesterday (June 30) has yet to complete its journey.
Report assesses initial flood damage across Phuket
Report assesses initial flood damage across Phuket
PHUKET: Officials released an updated report on the state of affairs across Phuket today (June 30) following the heavy rains and subsequent flooding that brought havoc to much of the island and its residents.
Phuket Pride Festival wraps up in style
Phuket Pride Festival wraps up in style
PHUKET: Tens of thousands of revelers flocked to Phuket Town last night (June 29) to enjoy spectacular celebrations marking the end of this year’s Pride month.
Phuket hit by heavy floods
Phuket hit by heavy floods
PHUKET: Significant flooding has been experienced across much of Phuket following heavy overnight rains that lashed the island.
Public invited to join ‘lucky’ licence-plate auction
Public invited to join ‘lucky’ licence-plate auction
PHUKET: The Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) is inviting the public to taken part in the auction of 301 exclusive number plates in the letter category KhorChor (ขฉ).
Artistic director and curator confirmed for Phuket Biennale festival
Artistic director and curator confirmed for Phuket Biennale festival
PHUKET: The appointment of an artistic director and curator for the Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025 has been made, officials have confirmed.
Kathu students head off to national sports qualifiers
Kathu students head off to national sports qualifiers
ATHLETICS: Young students from Kathu Municipality were given a rousing send off by officials on Friday (June 28) before heading off to a national sports qualifying competition in Nakhon Si Thammarat.
Russian tourist injured in speedboat collision
Russian tourist injured in speedboat collision
PHUKET: Officials have confirmed that a 17-year-old Russian tourist who was swimming outside a designated area at Patong Beach was involved in a collision with a speedboat and injured earlier today (June 29).
Marine tourism skill development MoU inked in Phuket
Marine tourism skill development MoU inked in Phuket
PHUKET: Key government officials and leading local marine tourism companies in Phuket have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that is hoped to greatly improve the development of personnel in the marine tourism sector.
Phuket readies for peak-hour ban on heavy trucks
Phuket readies for peak-hour ban on heavy trucks
PHUKET: Restrictions on heavy duty trucks with 10 wheels or more travelling on selected roads in Phuket during peak traffic hours officially comes into effect on Monday (July 1).
Phuket to be evaluated in national ‘Clean Province’ initiative
Phuket to be evaluated in national ‘Clean Province’ initiative
PHUKET: Phuket officials are preparing for the annual assessment and selection of provinces with “exemplary community solid waste management systems” under the national ‘Clean Province’ initiative.
Officials assure Bang Wad dam safe after Phang Nga tremor
Officials assure Bang Wad dam safe after Phang Nga tremor
PHUKET: Officials from the Phuket branch of the Royal Irrigation Department (RID), which is responsible for all three main reservoirs in Phuket, have issued a notice assuring that the dam wall at Bang Wad Reservoir in Kathu remains unaffected by a small tremor in Phang Nga.
Governor orders agencies on 24-hour flash flood alert
Governor orders agencies on 24-hour flash flood alert
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has ordered all provincial and local government agencies to prepare for the rainy season by implementing measures to assist and facilitate the public in case of flooding in their areas.
Waste separation spotlighted as key issue
Waste separation spotlighted as key issue
PHUKET: Waste separation has been identified as a key issue in the island coping with the volume of solid waste generated each day.
Community leaders get ‘digital technology training’
Community leaders get ‘digital technology training’
PHUKET: Phuket officials have held a training seminar to educate local community leaders in the use, and risks, of digital media and technology.
Nong Fiat tops Barcelona music festival contest
Nong Fiat tops Barcelona music festival contest
PHUKET: Phuket youngster Prapapon ‘Nong Fiat’ Sreemoung, also known by her artist name ‘Queen on Street’, has won her age category in a singing contest at an international music festival in Barcelona.
Phuket Town launches Bang Yai kayak nature tours
Phuket Town launches Bang Yai kayak nature tours
PHUKET: In a bid to boost local tourism, Phuket Town Mayor Saroj Angkhanapilas has launched a new ‘community tourism’ initiative in form of kayak tours on the Bang Yai Canal and waters off Saphan Hin.
Power outage to affect Kathu
Power outage to affect Kathu
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a scheduled power outage that will affect several large housing estate areas in Kathu tomorrow (June 27).
Local residents call for ‘Balance Bike’ track in Phuket Town
Local residents call for ‘Balance Bike’ track in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Local residents have submitted a formal request for Phuket City Municipality to dedicate an area specifically to be used as a ‘balance bike’ training ground for young children.