Four Illegal Jet-Skis Seized and Two Illegal Riders Arrested in Phuket
Phuket –
The Phuket Marine Police seized four illegal jet-skis and arrested two jet-ski riders at a pier in Koh Kaew.
The Phuket Marine Police told the Phuket Express that earlier this week they...
Unidentified Foreign Body Found Near Patong Beach
Patong –
An unidentified body of a foreigner was found near the Patong Beach on Thursday (October 10th).
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that they were notified of the body at 9:10 A.M. on...
Heavy Rainfall Expected in Southern Provinces
PRESS RELEASE:
The Flood, Storm, and Landslide Disaster Relief Operations Center has warned residents in the upper southern provinces to brace for heavy rains this week, with expected levels between 100 and 140 millimeters in...
82-Year-Old Swiss Man Arrested at Phuket Airport with Gun
Phuket –
An 82-year-old Swiss national was arrested at the Phuket International Airport with a gun in his luggage.
The Sakoo Police told the Phuket Express that on Monday (October 7th) they arrested a male...
South Korean Man Rescued from Drowning at Island off Phuket
Phuket -
A South Korean national was rescued from drowning at the Racha Island, south of Phuket.
Emergency responders told the Phuket Express that they were notified of the incident from the Phuket Tourist Assistance...
Floods Ravage 44 Provinces, 52 Dead as Relief Efforts Continue Nationwide in Thailand
National —
Between August 16th and October 7th, 2024, Thailand's Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) reported extensive flooding across 44 provinces, affecting 240,857 households. The floods resulted in 52 deaths and 28 injuries.
The...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Vegetarian Festival Begins, Fire Incidents, and More
The following is our weekly feature in which we highlight the top local stories in our area of Phuket from the past week. The number of stories differs from week to week.
These are chosen...
Thai Authorities Warn of Rising Water Levels in Central Thailand, Flooding Risks in Low-Lying...
National —
On October 5th, 2024, Mr. Chaiwat Junthiraphong, the Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), announced that upper Thailand is facing unstable weather, with thunderstorms, strong winds, and heavy rainfall...
Severe Floods Struck Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai
PRESS RELEASE:
Severe flooding has struck Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai province, leaving rescuers and staff struggling to move animals to safety as the site is completely cut off by floodwater and landslides. The...
Emergency Teams Mobilized as Heavy Rain and Northern Runoff Worsen in Chiang Mai Flooding
Chiang Mai —
On October 4th, 2024, Thai national media highlighted the ongoing flood crisis in Chiang Mai, as the water levels in the Ping River peaked at 4.81 meters overnight and began rising again...
