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18 years on, no memorial for Phuket air crash victims
18 years on, no memorial for Phuket air crash victims
Tuesday 16 September 2025 02:08 PM
PHUKET: Airports of Thailand, which operates Phuket International Airport (AoT Phuket), has again held no official memorial services in Phuket to remember the 90 people who died in the crash of One-Two-Go flight OG269.
Motorbike rider killed after rear-ending parked truck in rain
Motorbike rider killed after rear-ending parked truck in rain
Friday 5 September 2025 10:16 AM
PHUKET: A 62-year-old man was killed early this morning (Sept 5) after his motorbike collided with the rear of a trailer truck parked on Sirirat Rd at the southern end of Patong.
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.
Tropical storm Kajiki kills five, leaves seven missing in northern Thailand
Tropical storm Kajiki kills five, leaves seven missing in northern Thailand
Friday 29 August 2025 09:30 AM
BANGKOK: At least five people have been killed and seven remain missing after heavy rains and landslides brought on by tropical storm Kajiki swept across northern Thailand, the Thai disaster agency said yesterday (Aug 28).
Typhoon death toll rises in Vietnam as downed trees hamper rescuers
Typhoon death toll rises in Vietnam as downed trees hamper rescuers
Tuesday 26 August 2025 02:05 PM
HANOI: The death toll from Typhoon Kajiki rose to three in Vietnam today (Aug 26), as rescue workers battled uprooted trees and downed power lines and widespread flooding brought chaos to the streets of the capital Hanoi.
Vietnam evacuates 586,000 ahead of Typhoon Kajiki
Vietnam evacuates 586,000 ahead of Typhoon Kajiki
Monday 25 August 2025 10:00 AM
HANOI: Vietnam has ordered the evacuation of more than 586,000 people from central provinces ahead of Typhoon Kajiki’s expected landfall early today (Aug 25).
Flooding in Phuket Town
Flooding in Phuket Town
Friday 22 August 2025 11:28 AM
PHUKET: Officials are on high alert after heavy rainfall and rising sea levels caused water levels in Bang Yai Canal to surge, sparking flooding in areas throughout Phuket Town this morning (Aug 22).
Heavy rain and rough seas forecast for Phuket
Heavy rain and rough seas forecast for Phuket
Friday 22 August 2025 08:51 AM
PHUKET: Phuket is set for scattered heavy rain and rough seas today (Aug 22), with the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) warning of strong winds and waves of more than two metres offshore.
Phuket on alert for floods, landslides as heavy rain forecast
Phuket on alert for floods, landslides as heavy rain forecast
Friday 15 August 2025 10:20 AM
PHUKET: The Central Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command (CDMC) has placed Phuket under heightened disaster watch from today through Sunday (Aug 15–17), with heavy rainfall, flash floods and landslides forecast to threaten the province.
Waterspout off Patong Beach
Waterspout off Patong Beach
Wednesday 13 August 2025 04:10 PM
PHUKET: A striking waterspout formed off Patong Beach this morning (Aug 13), drawing amazement from beachgoers as it swirled dramatically against a backdrop of grey skies and steady rain.
Third-hottest July on record wreaks climate havoc
Third-hottest July on record wreaks climate havoc
Thursday 7 August 2025 10:43 AM
PARIS: The third-hottest July worldwide ended a string of record-breaking temperatures last month, but many regions were still devastated by extreme weather amplified by global warming, the European climate monitoring service said today (Aug 7).
Storm causes damage to 40 houses in Thalang
Storm causes damage to 40 houses in Thalang
Tuesday 22 July 2025 10:40 AM
PHUKET: The Thalang District Office has reported extensive damage across several subdistricts across northern Phuket following during the storm that hit the area on Sunday (July 20).
Heavy rain alert as tropical storm Wipha approaches Thailand
Heavy rain alert as tropical storm Wipha approaches Thailand
Tuesday 22 July 2025 09:24 AM
BANGKOK: Thailand is bracing for heavy rain this week after tropical storm Wipha triggered the opening of an around-the-clock monitoring centre.
Five rescued as fishing boat breaks down amid storm
Five rescued as fishing boat breaks down amid storm
Monday 21 July 2025 10:14 AM
PHUKET: Five people were safely rescued after a longtail fishing boat suffered engine failure and drifted off the coast of Phuket in rough sea conditions yesterday (July 20). None of the people on board were wearing life jackets at the time of the incident.
Chinese tourist killed by falling tree at Koh Hey
Chinese tourist killed by falling tree at Koh Hey
Monday 21 July 2025 09:24 AM
PHUKET: A Chinese tourist was killed and her husband injured when a large tree collapsed onto a beach chair during a sudden storm on Koh Hey (Coral Island) yesterday afternoon (July 20).
Storm warning for Thailand prompts ‘war room’ activation
Storm warning for Thailand prompts ‘war room’ activation
Monday 21 July 2025 09:00 AM
BANGKOK: A 24-hour “war room” has been activated for real-time weather monitoring and disaster coordination.
Funny old world: the week’s offbeat news
Funny old world: the week’s offbeat news
Sunday 13 July 2025 12:00 PM
WORLD: From a hero lapdog Lassie to why tennis stars can’t stop pinching Wimbledon towels. Your weekly roundup of offbeat stories from around the world.
Search continues for man missing after fishing boat capsizes
Search continues for man missing after fishing boat capsizes
Tuesday 24 June 2025 11:13 AM
PHUKET: A search operation is underway for a 47-year-old Thai man who went missing after a local fishing boat capsized in Ao Kung, off Pa Khlok, yesterday (June 23).
Heavy rains bring more flooding
Heavy rains bring more flooding
Tuesday 10 June 2025 01:52 PM
PHUKET: Authorities across Phuket are on high alert after heavy rainfall this morning (June 10) led to flooding in parts of the island, with more severe weather expected over the next 24 hours.
Missing yacht found adrift more than 40km from Chalong
Missing yacht found adrift more than 40km from Chalong
Tuesday 10 June 2025 12:49 PM
PHUKET: A 48-foot catamaran that broke free from its mooring at Chalong Bay yesterday (June 9) due to strong waves and winds, has been safely recovered after drifting 24 nautical miles.

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