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Chlorine Tank Explodes at Phuket Water Works
A chlorine storage tank exploded at Phuket's municipal water facility yesterday, prompting emergency crews and road closures as officials worked to contain any potential chemical spread.
Koh Samui Faces Water Shortage as Authority Staggered Supply
Koh Samui's Regional Waterworks Authority implemented staggered water supplies starting August 3rd after drought reduced daily output to 16,000 cubic meters against demand of 34,000, forcing residents and tourism businesses to purchase cost
Narathiwat Residents Rally Against Violence, Seek Peace
Residents and students in Narathiwat's Rangae district marched against violence on July 28, calling for peace and an end to unrest that has claimed lives and damaged homes in their community.
Krabi Leads Thailand in Staycation Booking Growth
Krabi saw bookings more than double on Traveloka, leading Thailand in staycation growth as travelers increasingly choose the province for short-term getaways.
Saraburi Motorcycle Taxi Stand Ordered to Remove Steel Canopy
Saraburi's city mayor ordered motorcycle taxi drivers to demolish an illegal steel canopy at their stand near the hospital after street vendors complained about encroachment on public road space.
Koh Samui Faces Severe Drought Crisis as Water Supplies Dwindle
Koh Samui's water supplies have plummeted due to drought, with local sources exhausted and mainland pipelines delivering only half the island's daily demand of 34,000 cubic meters. Authorities have implemented rotating shutoffs and are urgi
Phuket Observes King's Birthday as Three-Day Holiday Begins
Phuket celebrates King Maha Vajiralongkorn's birthday today, launching a three-day national holiday that includes two major Buddhist holy days.
NACC Avoids Ruling on Official's Land Income
The Phuket NACC has dodged ruling whether a local government chief can receive income from property deals while in office, leaving unclear rules for one of Thailand's most active real-estate regions.
Survey Finds 16 Dugongs Off Trang Coast
A survey off Trang's coast found 16 dugongs along with 60 hawksbill turtles and a finless porpoise, with healthy grazing patterns indicating robust seagrass ecosystems vital to their survival.
Phuket Islamic Savings Group Marks 29 Years
A Phuket Islamic savings group with over 60 million baht in assets held its annual meeting, with officials commending its efforts to strengthen financial independence among the local Muslim community.
Phuket Authorities Inspect Chabad House Over Licensing and Fundraising
Phuket authorities inspected the Chabad House in Patong on Sunday to verify compliance with Thai law regarding its licenses, fundraising activities and religious operations. Officials examined the building's permits, donation boxes and owne
Phuket Finds Eight Cases in Jet-Ski Crackdown
PHUKET: Phuket officials have reported finding eight “cases” in the latest phase of the ongoing campaign against illegal jet-ski operations, but have released few details about what was actually uncovered.