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.
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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.
Phuket municipalities step up flood prevention works as heavier monsoon rain hits island
Phuket municipalities are ramping up canal dredging, drainage upgrades and flood monitoring after heavier-than-normal monsoon rain since mid-May caused waterlogging in urban areas and along major roads.
Phuket officials investigate tourists seen handling sea turtle near Cape Panwa
Authorities are investigating foreign tourists seen in a viral video handling a sea turtle near Cape Panwa in Phuket, after the footage sparked debate over possible harm to protected marine wildlife.
Phuket rainfall tops 130mm as flooding recedes in some areas
Phuket recorded 130.8mm of rainfall in 24 hours at Bang Wad Dam as officials monitored flooding, cleared drains and kept weather warnings in force through May 24.