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Water outage to affect areas in Rawai
Water outage to affect areas in Rawai
Thursday 31 July 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA Phuket) has announced a mains water supply outage in Rawai from 10am to 10pm tomorrow (Aug 1).
Water outage to affect Kamala
Water outage to affect Kamala
Thursday 3 July 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: The Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) Phuket has announced a mains water supply outage in Kamala from 9am to 4.30pm tomorrow (July 4) due to a scheduled power cut by the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA).
B157bn handout budget to fund other priorities: PM
B157bn handout budget to fund other priorities: PM
Monday 2 June 2025 02:00 PM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra plans to spend about B157 billion - earlier allocated for B10,000 handouts in fiscal 2025 - on water management, transport and tourism promotion instead.
PWA urges water conservation amid burst pipe scare
PWA urges water conservation amid burst pipe scare
Wednesday 23 April 2025 12:00 PM
PHUKET: The Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) in Phuket is calling on residents to conserve water and report any pipe breakages, as the island enters the final stretch of the dry season.
Phuket joins national command to prepare for drought
Phuket joins national command to prepare for drought
Wednesday 9 April 2025 02:10 PM
PHUKET: Phuket provincial officials led by Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat joined a video conference led by the National Disaster Command and Mitigation (DDMC) yesterday (Apr 8) to discuss national efforts to tackle anticipated drought during the current dry season.
Water supply outages to affect, Bang Jo, Kathu
Water supply outages to affect, Bang Jo, Kathu
Wednesday 2 April 2025 10:05 AM
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA Phuket) has announced water supply disruptions that will affect Bang Jo in Srisoonthorn and along Phra Phuket Kaew Rd in Kathu tomorrow (Apr 3).
Night water supply outages announced
Night water supply outages announced
Saturday 22 March 2025 12:30 PM
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced water supply disruptions that will affect many areas across central Phuket for several hours overnight both Sunday night and Monday night.
Water supply outage to affect Patong
Water supply outage to affect Patong
Thursday 20 March 2025 09:44 AM
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced a water supply outage that will affect large areas of Patong tomorrow (Mar 21).
Phuket Town starts lining up water supply options
Phuket Town starts lining up water supply options
Sunday 16 March 2025 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality is ramping up efforts to address potential water shortages during the dry season by collaborating with the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) and private sector entities.
Phuket Town pilots drinkable tap water
Phuket Town pilots drinkable tap water
Friday 14 March 2025 01:02 PM
PHUKET: Phuket Town Mayor Saroj Angkanapilas led a public event at Phuket City Municipality’s Waterworks Division on Damrong Rd yesterday (Mar 13) to announce the progress made in bringing potable tap water to residents of Phuket Town.
Water supply disruptions for ‘step tests’
Water supply disruptions for ‘step tests’
Sunday 9 March 2025 11:30 AM
PHUKET: Residents in several areas along Thepkrasattri Rd may experience weak or no water supply on Tuesday night (Mar 11) due to maintenance work by the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA).  
Phuket officials prepare for potential drought amid dry season
Phuket officials prepare for potential drought amid dry season
Tuesday 18 February 2025 11:52 AM
PHUKET: Phuket officials are ramping up efforts to tackle potential drought conditions as the province enters the dry season.
Phuket officials assure no water shortages despite reservoir levels
Phuket officials assure no water shortages despite reservoir levels
Sunday 16 February 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: The island’s three main reservoirs have sufficient water to last until the end of the dry season, assures Krirksak Leenanon, Director of the Phuket branch of the Royal Irrigation Department ‒ even though Phuket is experiencing a huge resurgence in the number of tourist arrivals who are adding extra pressure on the water supply needed to serve them.
PM punts for Phuket as a ‘Premium Tourism’ destination
PM punts for Phuket as a ‘Premium Tourism’ destination
Friday 10 January 2025 09:58 AM
PHUKET: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Phuket yesterday (Jan 9) said her administration aimed to address critical issues in Phuket and set the stage for the island’s growth as a ‘Premium Tourism’ destination.
PM arrives in Phuket
PM arrives in Phuket
Thursday 9 January 2025 11:51 AM
PHUKET: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrived in Phuket this morning (Jan 9) to be briefed on issues and challenges facing people on the island, including traffic management; floods, droughts and water management; and the explosion in the number of tourist arrivals.
Major water supply outage across Wichit
Major water supply outage across Wichit
Sunday 24 November 2024 09:00 AM
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA Phuket) is urging residents and business owners to hold water in reserve ahead of a major water supply outage that will affect a large area stretching all the way from the Thep Anusorn Intersection on Chao Fa West Rd to Soi Palai in Chalong and Baan Borrae off Sakdidet Rd in Wichit.
Deputy Interior Minister briefed on Phuket’s long-term water supply plans
Deputy Interior Minister briefed on Phuket’s long-term water supply plans
Friday 22 November 2024 02:18 PM
PHUKET: In Phuket for a two-day official inspection tour, Deputy Minister of Interior Sabida Thaiseth was briefed on officials’ long-term plans to resolve the island’s recurring water supply woes yesterday (Nov 21).
Deputy Minister of Interior visits Phuket
Deputy Minister of Interior visits Phuket
Thursday 21 November 2024 10:59 AM
PHUKET; Deputy Minister of Interior Sabida Thaiseth led a delegation to Phuket yesterday (Nov 20) to inspect progress being made, or not being made, in implementing government policy implementation and “key missions of the Ministry of Interior”.
Waterworks to affect traffic in Patong
Waterworks to affect traffic in Patong
Thursday 24 October 2024 05:24 PM
PHUKET: The Phuket Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced plans to repair a water pipe leak at the three-way intersection in front of Wat Patong tomorrow (Oct 25).
Phuket Town tap water to be tip top, says Mayor
Phuket Town tap water to be tip top, says Mayor
Sunday 20 October 2024 04:00 PM
PHUKET: A project to improve the quality of tap water for people in Phuket Town is underway ahead of the high season, officials have confirmed.

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