The flood situation in Phuket has improved today (Monday), after heavy rains caused by a tropical depression. Floodwater in Phuket has receded from Phuket Old Town, particularly around the clock tower, which was 30cm deep. Currently some roads remain closed for safety reasons. Full story: thaipbsworld.com By Thai PBS World
Phuket Old Town has suffered the worst flooding in 50 years this past weekend, said local residents to the media. Phuket locals including Mr. Rewat Areerob, the President of the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO), who said he is well over fifty but declined to give his exact age, told the Phuket Express since they […]
Heavy rain across Phuket all night and until this morning caused flooding in many areas. The rain hit since last night and continued until this morning (October 16th). Many areas flooded which are usually flooding after heavy rain in Phuket such as: on Bangla Road and many parts in Patong, Samkong, Rassada, Phuket Old Town, […]
An explosion at a factory in Wichit, sub-district, Mueang Phuket district alarmed residents. Residents heard a loud explosion in Baan Ao Makham before black smoke came up to the sky. The Wichit firefighters were notified of the fire at 3:30 P.M. this afternoon (October 14th) at an industrial factory. Full story: thephuketexpress.com By Goongnang Suksawat […]
The old Phuket Prison in Phuket Town will be turned into a public park with parking areas. The President of the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO) Mr. Rewat Areerob told The Phuket Express, “The old prison is located on Damrong Road in the Talad Yai sub-district, Mueang Phuket district, which is in the middle of […]
A video clip of a taxi driver arguing with other road users has gone viral in social media. Mr. Passakorn Sirichochot, who recorded the incident, told the Phuket Express, “Last night (October 10th) I was driving my motorbike home. There was a taxi driver that was honking his horn to chase away other vehicles in […]
The Thai cabinet approved a project to build an international medical hub in Phuket today (Tuesday), at an estimated cost of about five billion baht. When complete, the project is expected to generate about 62 billion baht in annual revenue through medical tourism, according to Traisuree Traisoranakul, deputy government spokesperson. The Andaman International Medical Hub […]
Four Chinese businessmen have been rescued after losing contact after their boat engine broke down while fishing off of Phuket. The Royal Thai Navy reported yesterday in the early morning (October 4th) that the four Chinese men went into the sea on a small boat near the Racha Noi Island in Phuket for fishing. Their […]
