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.
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Fire destroys workers’ camp in Thalang, displacing more than 500
A late-night fire destroyed a workers’ camp in Srisoonthorn, Thalang, displacing more than 500 workers and injuring three people.
Fire at Patong hotel worksite contained after suspected fuse box blast
A fire at the LPK Hotel & Restaurant worksite in Patong was contained on Wednesday, with no injuries reported and damage largely limited to the electrical system.
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.
Fire at Patong massage shop brought under control with no injuries reported
A fire at Karnda Massage on Phra Metta Road in Patong was contained on Tuesday morning, with no injuries reported and only minor property damage found in initial inspections.
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 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.
Fire on Thalang power pole controlled after sparking fears for parked cars
A fire on power lines attached to a pole on Srisoonthorn Road in Thalang was brought under control within about 20 minutes after raising fears for cars parked below.
Police arrest Krabi man at Phuket checkpoint with meth and unregistered firearm
Police in Phuket said a 28-year-old man from Krabi was arrested at the Tha Chatchai checkpoint with 128 ya bah pills, crystal meth and an unregistered .22 caliber firearm.
Phuket governor launches health screenings for residents near Saphan Hin landfill
Phuket has started health screenings for more than 200 at-risk residents living near the Saphan Hin landfill after last month’s fire and ongoing environmental concerns.
Document shows Phuket provincial clerk given 2% pay cut over 26 gun permits and online gambling links
An Interior Ministry document shows Phuket provincial clerk Rungreung Thimabut received a 2% salary cut for three months over firearm permit approvals and links cited in an online gambling investigation.