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PHUKET: Phuket authorities staged a major disaster response exercise in Patong on Friday (Aug 14) to test the province’s ability to coordinate emergency operations in the event of floods, storms and landslides during the monsoon season.

16 Aug The Phuket News

PHUKET: Phuket authorities staged a major disaster response exercise in Patong on Friday (Aug 14) to test the province’s ability to coordinate emergency operations in the event of floods, storms and landslides during the monsoon season.

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