Utility pole fire brought under control in Mai Khao
Firefighters extinguished a blaze that spread between power poles in Mai Khao early on 21 September. No injuries or deaths were reported.
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Phuket included in heavy rain alert as Andaman waves reach 2 metres
The Thai Meteorological Department forecasts isolated heavy rain in Phuket and thunderstorms across 60% of Thailand’s southern west coast on 21–22 September.
Phang Nga deploys emergency resources after widespread flooding
Flooding after intense rainfall affected several areas of Phang Nga, prompting evacuations, boat deployments and coordinated relief efforts.
Phuket included in Thailand’s B15.5bn disaster insurance plan
A nationwide insurance scheme approved by the Cabinet will cover about 30 million homes against floods, windstorms and earthquakes from 1 October 2026.
Indonesian fire haze reaches Phuket and southern Thailand
Haze from fires in Indonesia has reached southern Thailand, with PM2.5 in Hat Yai exceeding the government’s safe threshold and smog reported across parts of the city.
Phuket governor inspects Patong drainage ahead of heavy rain
Governor Chotnarin Kerdsom inspected Patong’s drainage system after officials identified culvert mismatches and inadequate connecting channels.
Phuket included in flood watch from September 15 to 19
The Office of the National Water Resources has placed Thalang, Mueang Phuket and Kathu on a watch list for flash floods, rapid runoff, mudslides and urban flooding.
UPDATE: TMD extends rain warning as very heavy rain is forecast in Ubon Ratchathani and Trat
The TMD has extended its rain warning beyond September 12-13, forecasting isolated very heavy rain in Ubon Ratchathani and Trat on September 14-15, with heavy rain in Ranong and Phang Nga.
Phuket draft climate plan targets emissions cut of more than 3.2m tonnes
A draft 2026-2050 plan proposes 19 measures covering clean energy, electric vehicles, waste management and other sectors to support Phuket’s net-zero goal.
Phuket second waste incinerator project passes 50% completion
Phuket’s second waste incinerator is now more than halfway built and is expected to be completed in June 2027, with capacity to process about 500 tonnes of waste daily.
UPDATE: Phuket faces isolated heavy rain as TMD warning runs through September 13
The TMD’s 12 September forecast puts thunderstorms over 70% of the south-west coast, with isolated heavy rain in Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun. Isolated very heavy rain is forecast in Ranong and Phang Nga, while a wider 24-province warning remains in effect through September 13.