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Excessive rainfall filling up many dams nationwide
Excessive rainfall filling up many dams nationwide
Tuesday 11 November 2025 09:39 AM
BANGKOK: Many large dams and reservoirs across Thailand are currently close to or exceeding their full water storage capacities due to continuous rainfall, the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) announced yesterday (Nov 10).
Phuket MP calls for urgent action to resolve water shortages
Phuket MP calls for urgent action to resolve water shortages
Saturday 18 October 2025 11:30 AM
PHUKET: Phuket MP Chalermpong Sangdee has called on the government to urgently address the island’s chronic water shortages, warning that limited water resources continue to affect households and businesses across the province, particularly during the dry season.
Public hearing announced for water supply from Surat Thani
Public hearing announced for water supply from Surat Thani
Sunday 5 October 2025 12:30 PM
PHUKET: The public is being invited to take part in a meeting to discuss the environmental impact study for a major water supply project that will deliver tap water from the Ratchaprapha Dam in Surat Thani to Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi.
Feasibility study launched for Ratchaprapha Dam water supply
Feasibility study launched for Ratchaprapha Dam water supply
Wednesday 24 September 2025 09:03 AM
PHUKET: Plans to secure a long-term water supply for Phuket and neighbouring provinces have taken a step forward with a new feasibility study for a 300-kilometre pipeline bringing water from the Ratchaprapha Dam in Surat Thani.
Heavy rains yet to dispel dry season water-shortage fears
Heavy rains yet to dispel dry season water-shortage fears
Saturday 30 August 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Despite recent heavy rains, local officials are already taking steps to conserve water for the coming dry season to help ensure there is enough clean water supply for people across the island.
Phuket Governor voices support for ‘special autonomy’
Phuket Governor voices support for ‘special autonomy’
Sunday 3 August 2025 01:30 PM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has renewed calls for the island to adopt a special administrative status similar to Bangkok, saying the current centralised budget allocation is leaving the province unable to cope with its growing population and tourism demands.
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.

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