Authorities Raise Red Flag Warning After Portuguese Man-of-War Found in Krabi Parks
Thai park authorities raised red flag warnings and swimming bans in affected Krabi areas after Portuguese man-of-war were found at Mu Ko Lanta and Ko Phi Phi Don.
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Fire tears through Phuket worker camp, forcing more than 500 to flee
A fire at a worker camp in Phuket's Thalang district forced more than 500 residents to flee after midnight, with firefighters taking over an hour to control the blaze.
Fire hits Phuket workers’ camp, burning more than 1 rai as about 500 flee
A fire at a workers’ camp in Phuket burned more than one rai and sent about 500 people fleeing with their belongings, according to the source material.
Storm in central Phuket topples large tree onto car and school wall
A rainstorm in central Phuket brought down a large tree inside Wat Mongkol Nimit, damaging one white sedan and part of a school wall, officials said after inspecting the scene.
Srisoonthorn residents blame housing project runoff for flooding
Residents in Moo 5, Srisoonthorn say runoff from a Supalai housing project worsened flooding after heavy rain, prompting a municipal inspection and calls for drainage fixes.
DDPM warns Phuket and five other southern provinces of flood and rough sea risks June 3-8
Thailand's disaster agency has warned Phuket and five other southern provinces to monitor flood, landslide and rough sea risks from June 3 to 8 as heavy rain and stronger waves are forecast along the Andaman coast.
Five injured in Wichit house fire
Five people were injured and taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital after a house fire in Wichit that took firefighters about one hour and 20 minutes to bring under control.
Phuket municipal waste falls 9.38% in April as tourist numbers ease
Phuket’s municipal waste volume fell 9.38% in April from the previous month, with officials citing improved waste management and lower tourist numbers during the start of the low season.
Phuket warns beachgoers after Portuguese Man O’ War spotted at several beaches
Phuket authorities have warned tourists after Portuguese Man O’ War were reported at Nai Harn Beach, Yanui Beach and around Racha Island.
Phuket governor joins PTS Class 12 in releasing bamboo sharks to support marine conservation
Phuket’s governor and participants in PTS Class 12 released bamboo sharks back into the sea in a joint conservation activity with a Phuket marine research center.
Ao Kung Bay marina opponents allege coral and mangrove damage
A Phuket MP says a survey in Ao Kung Bay found coral, gorgonians and dugong feeding grounds at risk from a proposed marina, while villagers also allege nearby mangroves have been poisoned and cut down.