Heavy rains across Phuket bring road flooding
Phuket -
Many roads in Phuket and in the Phuket Town area have suffered from flooding after heavy rain occurred across Phuket since this morning (August 1st).
The rain started at about 7:00 A.M. and continued...
Water levels in Bang Yai Canal overflowing into Phuket Old Town
Phuket Town –
Water levels in the Bang Yai Canal had reached its banks before over flowing and started to flood some parts of Phuket Old Town area again.
The rain has continued in Phuket all...
Tourists Leave Samui Island by Plane as Boats are Banned from Leaving Ports
Samui Island, Surat Thani –
Tourists have had to leave Samui Island by plane as boats are being banned from leaving ports.
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Boats in the southern province have been ordered to remain docked, while ferry...
Kazakhstani Man Drowns at Kata Beach, Phuket
Kata–
A Kazakhstani tourist drowned at Kata Beach for reportedly ignoring red flags that declare no swimming is allowed.
The Karon Police were notified from a lifeguard at Kata Beach on Thursday afternoon (June 1st) that...
Interior Ministry Examines Flood Situation and Disaster Response
PRESS RELEASE:
A key meeting, spearheaded by Thailand's Ministry of Interior, focused on the evaluation of current flood situations and disaster relief measures.
The event saw the participation of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior...
Record-Breaking Heatwave Continues Across Thailand
PRESS RELEASE:
Thailand continues to experience a record-breaking heat wave, with temperatures pushing power demand to unprecedented levels across the nation.
According to the Thai Meteorological Department, more than three dozen districts across the country's...
Phuket Governor orders relevant agencies to keep close eye on oceanic earthquake situation
Phuket –
The Phuket Governor has ordered relevant officials to stay updated and keep a close eye on oceanic earthquake situations.
Our previous stories:
The Phuket Disaster Prevention and Mitigation chief has confirmed that seawater rising at...
Strong wind knocks down large tree and damages home in Karon
Karon –
Strong winds and heavy rains brought down a large tree and damaged a house in Karon.
Karon Municipality was notified from a local resident that a large tree was knocked down by strong winds...
UPDATE: Part of Bypass Road in Rassada still closed due to fear of more...
Rassada –
A part of the Bypass Road which is one of several major roads in Phuket continues to be closed due to a fear of more landslides under an abandoned building on the northbound...
Summer in Thailand Officially Begins
Thailand –
Summer in Thailand officially begun on Sunday (March 5th). The Summer season is expected to end in the middle of May, according to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD).
The TMD issued an announcement on...
