webfact Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Thep Kasattri Road in Baan Tha Rue in Thalang By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – Heavy rain across Phuket all night and until this morning caused flooding in many areas. Rassada 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: Patong on Bangla Road and many parts in Patong, Samkong, Rassada, Phuket Old Town, Kamala, Kathu, Koh Kaew, Baan Pasak, Baan Tha Rue in Thalang and on Thep Kasattri Road in Thalang and Chalong. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/10/16/phuket-paralyzed-after-heavy-rains-and-flooding-photo-tour/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-10-17 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 Widespread flooding in Phuket on Sunday following heavy rainfall Many areas of Phuket, including the old commercial centre and some beach roads, are flooded this morning (Sunday), following heavy downpours throughout last night. The Klang Road in the old commercial area, which includes the clock tower, Thao Thep Kasattri and the Thao Si Sunthon Monument, is under up to a metre of water this morning, making it impassable to small vehicles. The Patong beach road is also flooded by rain water. In the Kamala beach area, flash floods, caused by runoff from the mountain, have left the road submerged, forcing to abandontheir vehicles on roadsides. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/widespread-flooding-in-phuket-on-sunday-following-heavy-rainfall/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-17 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted October 16, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2022 4 hours ago, webfact said: Many areas flooded which are usually flooding after heavy rain in Phuket Bad city planning or bad city officials doing nothing ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayBird Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Does Phuket have this problem every year? I'm used to hearing about it in other parts of Thailand but do not recall here:. May have simply missed the news. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stoner Posted October 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 17, 2022 1 hour ago, RichardColeman said: Bad city planning or bad city officials doing nothing ? a whole lot of both. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Not a sandbox anymore more like a sponge box from the destruction of covid now to this good luck to the inhabitants and businesses it looks a nightmare to far for most I fear ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropposurfer Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Isn't nature a nuisance?! Adapt adapt adapt ... If this fails then scream 'the sky is falling' !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Bones Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 20 minutes ago, sammieuk1 said: Not a sandbox anymore more like a sponge box from the destruction of covid now to this good luck to the inhabitants and businesses it looks a nightmare to far for most I fear ???? Ah yes, "Sandbox", I had forgotten that expression. My soi cat still leaves sultanas in any sand. Phuket is a "must see once" destination. Sure as hell you wont go back.???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) Looks like the weather still hasn't settled? The south being the only region with widespread rain. Edited October 17, 2022 by KhunBENQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post arithai12 Posted October 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 17, 2022 3 hours ago, RichardColeman said: Bad city planning or bad city officials doing nothing ? You don't miss an opportunity to bash, do you? Sorry that you have to live in a country you despise so much. Nature happens, you cannot always plan for everything. I lived in Arizona, where flash floods kill a few every summer. I lived in Germany, where "high water" is common every year along the Rhein and many cars and houses are damaged. I lived in Japan, where tsunamis and earthquakes take huge tolls. Want to comment on how city officials do nothing there? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 5 hours ago, RichardColeman said: Bad city planning or bad city officials doing nothing ? Yes and yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stevenl Posted October 18, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 18, 2022 Sensationalist headline. I had no problems at all going from Rawai to the big Makro. I'm sure it affected certain parts, but 'Phuket paralyzed', no. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya Spotter Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 On 10/17/2022 at 7:45 AM, JayBird said: Does Phuket have this problem every year? I'm used to hearing about it in other parts of Thailand but do not recall here:. May have simply missed the news. There are heavy rains every year during monsoon season but this year is unusual in its intensity and duration. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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