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Phuket’s Waste Crisis Pushes System Beyond Capacity

Phuket- Phuket, Thailand’s world-renowned island destination, is facing a mounting environmental challenge that threatens both its residents and its reputation as a tourist haven. Our previous stories: Phuket City…

Officials target smouldering hotspots to prevent landfill fire flare-up

Officials target smouldering hotspots to prevent landfill fire flare-up — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Phuketdump blaze finally extinguished

» PHUKET – Firefighters have finally extinguished the blaze at the Phuket City municipal landfill after a battle lasting 30 hours .

Fire at Saphan Hin landfill extinguished, no smoke remains; Phuket completes 34-hour operation and assigns staff for 24-hour monitoring.

Fire at Saphan Hin landfill extinguished, no smoke remains; Phuket completes 34-hour operation and assigns staff for 24-hour monitoring. — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Phuketdump still burning, garbage deliveries halted

» PHUKET – Firefighters were still battling persistent flare-ups at the Phuket City municipal landfill on Sunday, more than 24 hours after the blaze erupted.

UPDATE: Phuket Declares Emergency Zone as Landfill Fire Rages

UPDATE: Phuket Declares Emergency Zone as Landfill Fire Rages — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Phuket declares disaster zone after fire at Saphan Hin landfill; authorities rush to contain blaze as 82 households can no longer stay.

Phuket declares disaster zone after fire at Saphan Hin landfill; authorities rush to contain blaze as 82 households can no longer stay. — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

General: Update on Phuket landfill fire situation—Toxic smoke spreads, 80% of fire under control (April 12, 2026 | 19:36)

General: Update on Phuket landfill fire situation—Toxic smoke spreads, 80% of fire under control (April 12, 2026 | 19:36) — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

April 12, 2026 | 10:00 AM. Severe! Phuket suspends all Songkran water activities in 2026 after landfill fire remains uncontrolled.

April 12, 2026 | 10:00 AM. Severe! Phuket suspends all Songkran water activities in 2026 after landfill fire remains uncontrolled. — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

MP from the People's Party asks if the government will allow landfill fires to happen every year like this.

MP from the People's Party asks if the government will allow landfill fires to happen every year like this. — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Phuket landfill fire contained but smoke continues

A fire broke out at a waste site in Saphan Hin, Mueang district, Phuket, yesterday, April 11, with officials containing the blaze but warning of ongoing smoke from the landfill blaze. The incident was reported at about…