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Phuket flags water alert, pins hopes on rainy season
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 24/03/2026
» PHUKET - A water shortage looms over this tourist island if the wet season is late and there is no substantial rainfall within about three months.
Locals' deaths renew old waste crisis concerns
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 15/12/2025
» Phuket vows to tackle a growing waste crisis after residents near a landfill and incinerator warned of serious health and environmental impacts.
Hurdles remain for sustainable tourism in Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 26/11/2025
» Phuket aims to become a sustainable tourism city, but there is still room for improvement in terms of tax, infrastructure, waste management and traffic, according to Bhummikitti Ruktaengam, president of the Sustainable Tourism Development Foundation.
Flash floods soak Phuket on Loy Krathong
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 06/11/2025
» PHUKET - Heavy rain caused severe flooding in tambon Patong, putting a damper on Loy Krathong festivities on Wednesday night.
Heavy rain causes flooding in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 20/10/2025
» PHUKET - Many roads on this southern tourist island were left flooded after heavy rain on Monday morning.
Foreigner avoiding flooded road drives down yacht ramp into sea
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 09/09/2025
» PHUKET - A foreigner accidentally drove his car along a yacht launching ramp and into the sea at a private pier in Phuket in broad daylight on Tuesday morning.
Phuket prepares for anti-terror crisis management drill
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 12/06/2025
» PHUKET - Authorities in Phuket are preparing for an anti-terrorism emergency response exercise that will be staged on the tourist island later this month.
Rain pounds Phuket, flood warning
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 12/05/2025
» PHUKET - Residents are warned there could be flooding in some parts of the island as rain continues to pound the southern province.
'Premium' upgrade for Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/01/2025
» Phuket will be upgraded to a premium tourism destination as efforts are being made to address several problems in the island province, says Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Phuket to tackle food waste crisis
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 01/12/2024
» Phuket has introduced a food waste management initiative aimed at reducing waste by 15 tonnes daily as part of its effort to become a low-carbon destination.