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Oct 30, 2026
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Flooded or debris blocked roads, damaged electricity infrastructure and telecommunications interruptions could complicate emergency response operations, particularly in rural communities, and delay the restoration of essential services.
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In southern Thailand, further flooding and landslides in Phuket are threatening transport and tourism operations ahead of the peak visitor season.
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On October 29, the Thai Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation issued cell broadcast alerts to residents in the southern districts of Muang Phuket and Talang as heavy rainfall continued across both areas.
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The alerts warned that persistent heavy rain could trigger flash floods, rapid runoff, landslides, overflowing waterways and localised flooding, particularly in low-lying areas, along rivers and streams and on foothill slopes.
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Residents in vulnerable areas have been advised to move belongings to higher ground, take precautions against electrocution and assist vulnerable members of their communities.
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Flooding has also caused major transport and business disruption, alongside significant agricultural losses across the country.
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Preliminary estimates put losses across agricultural supply chains alone at 70 billion Thai baht, equivalent to approximately 0.4% of Thailand's total GDP.
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In Phuket, one of Thailand's main tourist destinations, heavy rainfall has already triggered flash floods and mudslides, damaging homes, businesses and roads, particularly in the tourist areas of Patong, Kamala and Karon.
JoelGUEST
But, yeah, I didn't go to Bangkok.
JoelGUEST
Yeah, it was Phuket along the Patong Beach stretch.
JohnHOST
You heading there,
PiersGUEST
Piers? Maybe.
Jamid SinghHOST
The victim sought help from the venue's bouncers and Sonic was arrested soon after.
Jamid SinghHOST
Phuket has issued a red-flat alert after heavy rain caused water levels in Bang Yai Canal to rise rapidly.
Jamid SinghHOST
Authorities warn that continued rain could cause the canal to overflow into homes, while some roads have been closed or flagged as hazardous.
Jamid SinghHOST
Very heavy rain is forecast in parts of Phuket, with waves exceeding 2 metres during thunderstorms.
Jamid SinghHOST
Small boats have been advised to remain ashore, while other vessels have been warned to avoid storm-hit areas.
Jamid SinghHOST
In the U.S., parasitic flies that eat animals alive have been detected in a third state.
Jamid SinghHOST
The victim sought help from the venue's bouncers and Sonic was arrested soon after.
Jamid SinghHOST
Phuket has issued a red-flat alert after heavy rain caused water levels in Bang Yai Canal to rise rapidly.
Jamid SinghHOST
Authorities warn that continued rain could cause the canal to overflow into homes, while some roads have been closed or flagged as hazardous.
Jamid SinghHOST
Very heavy rain is forecast in parts of Phuket, with waves exceeding 2 metres during thunderstorms.
Jamid SinghHOST
Small boats have been advised to remain ashore, while other vessels have been warned to avoid storm-hit areas.
Jamid SinghHOST
In the U.S., parasitic flies that eat animals alive have been detected in a third state.
AlexHOST
Now, in the headlines today, Thailand has recorded a 42% increase in hotel and accommodation closures as tourism demand weakens.
AlexHOST
Then, heavy rain triggers flash flooding in Phuket.
AlexHOST
Also, a daring escape as a Chinese woman jumps from a moving vehicle to escape abduction.
AlexHOST
In Bangkok, police reject a man's claim of assault following arrest.
AlexHOST
All right.
AlexHOST
Moving on to our next story, which is also not a fun one.
AlexHOST
We're down in Phuket, by the way.
AlexHOST
Hi, Tara.
Damien WilleyHOST
Right, so when I last covered Israel's growing problem in Thailand, officials were investigating Chabad House in Patong, Jewish religious and community centre in Phuket.
Damien WilleyHOST
And there were questions about the building and how parts of it were being used and the business arrangements associated with it.
Damien WilleyHOST
But since then, the scrutiny has now reached Bangkok.
Damien WilleyHOST
And the practice investigators are looking for is the use of nominee shareholders.
Damien WilleyHOST
Here's what that means.
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Municipal authorities in Phuket have suspended operations at the Shabbat house Patong.
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In Thailand, only Thai citizens can own land, yet there are nominee schemes, meaning a Thai citizen who officially owns or controls something on behalf of a foreign owner.
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But this isn't the only investigation.
Cholpansa NarulaCORRESPONDENT
The framework provides defense equipment and other support to like-minded countries.
Cholpansa NarulaCORRESPONDENT
Heavy rain has caused flash flooding in one of Thailand's most popular tourist destinations, the island of Phuket, and officials are warning that more downpours are on the way.
Cholpansa NarulaCORRESPONDENT
The receding floodwaters have left behind a thick layer of mud in the usually busy tourist streets, prompting a major clean-up operation.
Cholpansa NarulaCORRESPONDENT
Muddy residue is also clogging bars, restaurants and shops.
Cholpansa NarulaCORRESPONDENT
The framework provides defense equipment and other support to like-minded countries.
Cholpansa NarulaCORRESPONDENT
Heavy rain has caused flash flooding in one of Thailand's most popular tourist destinations, the island of Phuket, and officials are warning that more downpours are on the way.
Cholpansa NarulaCORRESPONDENT
The receding floodwaters have left behind a thick layer of mud in the usually busy tourist streets, prompting a major clean-up operation.
Cholpansa NarulaCORRESPONDENT
Muddy residue is also clogging bars, restaurants and shops.
AlexHOST
Our first story of the day is yet another weather story.
AlexHOST
Yesterday we showed you footage of Phuket getting absolutely pummeled.
AlexHOST
But guess what? It's not the only province.
AlexHOST
Heavy rain is expected across 35 provinces, including Bangkok, as we brace for more downpours.
AlexHOST
Temperatures in the capital are expected to range from 25 degrees Celsius, not too bad, to 35 degrees Celsius.
AlexHOST
Get me out of here.
AlexHOST
The southern provinces of Chonpon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phang Nga, and Phuket face the possibility of very heavy rainfall.
AlexHOST
Weather conditions are being influenced by a high-pressure system from China... friggin China, moisture flowing from the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand and a strengthening monsoon trough over the southern region.
Damon SimmsHOST
out there
Tony GavinHOST
in Phuket.
Tony GavinHOST
And he said, oh, you know, can you do something for us? We'd really like to be, you know, having people come and learn to dive directly here because it's far more profitable than hiring the boat out to other people.
Tony GavinHOST
I said, yeah, sounds good.
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