Landslide Aftermath Haunts Phuket Community

PHUKET, Sept 24 (TNA) – August 23 marked one month since a devastating landslide from Nakkerd Hill buried homes and claimed 13 lives in the Karon district of Phuket. Residents and the affected area continue to bear the scars of this tragedy. Despite a month having passed, the trauma remains a haunting reality for residents, […]

Phuket Floods Claim Five Lives as Landslide Hits Rental Rooms

PHUKET, Aug 23 (TNA) – Heavy rainfall that lashed Phuket overnight triggered flash floods and landslides, killing at least five people and leaving three others missing, officials said on Friday. The heavy downpour caused rivers to overflow, inundating homes and roads and leaving residents scrambling to safety. A landslide swept through a rental house complex […]

Phuket Struggles with Overwhelming Tourism Growth

PHUKET, Aug 13 (TNA) – The once pristine island of Phuket is facing a growing crisis as its rapid tourism expansion outpaces infrastructure development. Congested roads are environmental degradation are threatening the island’s reputation as a premier tourist destination. Phuket’s main thoroughfare, Thepkrasattri Road, is notorious for its gridlock, causing significant inconvenience to both residents […]

The Path of Cannabis in Thailand – Continue or Enough?

PHUKET, May 17 (TNA) – The future of cannabis in Thailand is uncertain following recent announcements by the government suggesting a potential reclassification of the plant as an illicit narcotic. This has sparked debate among various stakeholders, with some supporting the move and others expressing concerns. Phuket, a popular tourist destination, has witnessed a surge […]

Phuket Introduces Electric Buses to Ease Traffic Woes

PHUKET, May 9 (TNA) – Phuket, a popular tourist destination, has been struggling with severe traffic congestion in recent years. While the government’s public transportation system in Phuket has not grown in tandem with tourism, a group of local businesses has launched a pilot project to provide free electric buses in Phuket’s Old Town to […]

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