Remembering Phuket’s Phoenix boat tragedy four years ago today that killed 47 Chinese tourists
Phuket –
 Today, July 5th, 2022 has marked four years since the Phoenix boat tragedy in Phuket that killed 47 Chinese tourists.
On July 5th, 2018 during the monsoon season the accident took place amidst...
Flood in Thalang severely damaged more than 40 cars
Thalang –
Heavy rain yesterday morning (September 2nd) in Thalang damaged 40 cars.
The rain started since Thursday afternoon (September 1st) and lasted until the early morning of the next day. Many areas in Thalang were...
Nine power poles block minor road near airport in Thalang
Thalang, Phuket –
Nine high-voltage power poles have fallen and blocked a minor road near the Phuket International Airport in Thalang.
The Tha Chatchai Police reported this morning (October 20th) that nine high-voltage power poles have...
Malaysian Mother and Daughter Die After Long-Tail Boat Capsized in Krabi
Krabi –
A Malaysian mother and her six year old daughter have been pronounced dead after a long-tail boat capsized in Krabi.
The Krabi Tourist Police told the Phuket Express that yesterday, (January 25th) a long-tail...
Boat Crew Member Reportedly Missing Near Island in Phuket
Phuket –
A boat crew member has reportedly gone missing after he fell from a fishing boat near the Racha Yai Island.
The Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command told the Phuket Express that they were...
Thailand Sets Up Emergency Center for Impending Haze Crisis
BANGKOK (NNT)Â - The Ministry of Public Health has established an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to address the critical issue of haze pollution, which is forecasted to intensify, especially in the northern region.
Permanent Secretary for...
Heavy Rainfall Alert Issued Across Thailand
PRESS RELEASE:
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning for heavy rainfall expected to sweep across various regions of Thailand from May 20 to 26.
According to TMD Director-General Kornrawee Sitthichivapak, the impending weather...
114 passengers on ferry temporarily become stuck on a sand bar near Phangan Island
Phangan, Surat Thani –
A ferry with 114 Thai and foreign passengers and 35 cars became temporarily stuck on a sand bar near Phangan Island in Surat Thani yesterday afternoon (July 13th).
The Koh Phangan District...
Rawai and Kamala in Phuket warn of flash floods and strong winds
Mueang Phuket –
Rawai and Kamala sub-districts have warned residents of flash floods and strong winds during the Noru storm.
Our previous story:
The Phuket Governor is preparing to handle the Noru storm.
The Rawai Municipality and...
Flash floods hits Phuket last night causing heavy damage-Photo tour
Phuket –
Flash floods hits Phuket last night after a short period of heavy rain causing chaos and damage.
The rain hit many parts of Phuket just a short period of time before midnight (October 30th)...
