Thread: Seven killed, over ten missing in landslide in Phuket

Seven Myanmar migrant workers were killed and about ten others have gone missing after the houses in which they were living were hit by landslide, following heavy rain this morning in Phuket.


Officials of the Kusoltham Phuket Foundation told Thai PBS this afternoon that four bodies, two men and two women, have been recovered, while efforts are underway to find three others who are believed to be buried under tons of mud.


Dozens of Myanmar nationals were living in a row of houses in Patak Soi 2, in Karon sub-district of Mueang district, when a large bank of mud from a nearby mountain slid into the houses, leaving them half-buried.

Thirty emergency workers and municipal officials rushed to the rescue and searched for the missing people. The foundation official said that the road access to the houses was blocked by mud, huge rocks and fallen trees, making it difficult for heavy machinery to reach the area. He admitted that this landslide is the worst he has ever encountered.


Flooding is reported in several areas of Phuket, such as in the Mae Somchit market, the road access to the Phra Yai Buddha image in Chalongsook village, the West Chao Fah Road, the East Chao Fah Road and a Land and House housing estate.


Meanwhile, in the northern province of Phrae, overflows from the Yom River, compounded by runoffs from Wiang Sa district of Nan province, poured into the downtown area of Mueang district at about 1am this morning.


Many shopkeepers were caught off-guard by the rapid arrival of the floodwater at night, leaving them unable to move their goods and other valuables to higher ground in time.


All roads in the Mueang district are flooded and roads to and from other districts are impassable due to the high level of floodwater. The flood relief centre has also been moved to a new location.


Anuwat Wongwan, the mayor of Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO), issued a letter of apology to the people today, claiming that the flood mitigation committee had under-estimated the flood threat.


Food, drinking water and other necessities have been distributed to people marooned in their houses. Troops from a barracks in Den Chai district have been despatched to help flood victims.


The swollen Yom River is flowing through Soong Men, Den Chai, Long and Wang Chin districts towards Sukhothai province, large areas of which are also under water.

Seven killed, over ten missing in landslide in Phuket

Two Russians among ten killed in Phuket landslide

Ten people were killed when their houses were buried by a landslide in Phuket province on Friday.


The landslide from the Nakkerd Mountain killed two Russians, six Myanmars and one Thai citizens.


As for the 10th deceased, there is no information regarding nationality yet.

All the bodies have been recovered, and 25 people from five households have been evacuated.


Phuket deputy governor Sattha Thongkham and the Incident Commander for the Nakkerd Mountain landslide disaster in Karon subdistrict, as well as related agencies, have set up a command centre near the scene, behind Kata Temple.


Sattha said that the landslide occurred overnight.

Multiple agencies joined the rescue effort, deploying personnel and machinery to search for victims and evacuate the survivors.


Meanwhile, the Navy dispatched personnel to aid residents affected by the flooding and mudslide that buried homes in Karon subdistrict. They are working to restore the damaged homes and clear the mud that flowed down from Nakkerd Mountain onto roads and residential areas.

Two Russians among ten killed in Phuket landslide

Originally Posted by misskit

Nakkerd

totally

Originally Posted by misskit

Seven Myanmar migrant workers were killed and about ten others have gone missing after the houses in which they were living were hit by landslide, following heavy rain this morning in Phuket

I’m sure that shoddy construction didn’t help their cause.

Hell of a way to check out. Working 12 hours a day in the stifling heat, for peanuts, only to be buried in a landslide.

Wow.

Someone's going to regret buying that ugly fucking villa now.

Parts of Phuket Declared Disaster Zones After Heavy Floods and Landslides, Hundreds of People Suffering

Phuket has been announced as a disaster zone in which 209 families are currently suffering from the effects of landslides and flash floods, announced relevant officials.

The Phuket Vice Governor Sattha Thongkam told the Phuket Express that the disaster announcement was issued late on Friday (August 23rd). The recent landslide and flash floods in parts of Phuket, especially Karon and Chalong, was a disaster that caused major loss and damage. Nine villages in three sub-districts are being listed as disaster zones:

Three villages in Chalong with 40 families and 123 people.
Two villages in Rawai with 55 families and 174 people.
Four villages in Karon with 114 families and 382 people.


The Thai government has ordered local authorities to urgently assist residents in disaster zones.


The airport and main routes to the island are unaffected, however, as is the main tourism area in Patong.

Parts of Phuket Declared Disaster Zones After Heavy Floods and Landslides, Hundreds of People Suffering - The Phuket Express

Local Residents Urges Action After Landslide Disaster in Kamala, Phuket

A local in Phuket has filed a letter to the Phuket Governor asking for a formal investigation to find the causes of a landslide on the Nark Kerd Hill.

Mr. Chalong Loysamut, a local resident affected by the recent landslide disaster, has submitted a formal letter to Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat, expressing concerns over the root cause of the landslide and the potential for future incidents.




In his letter, Mr. Chalong attributes the landslide to deforestation at the top of the mountain, which he claims is linked to the uncontrolled expansion of the construction area around the Big Buddha. The Big Buddha, officially known as Phra Phuttha Ming Mongkhon Ek Nakkhiri, is one of Phuket’s most iconic landmarks.


Mr. Chalong emphasized that the deforestation has destabilized the mountain, raising fears among locals about the possibility of more landslides in the future. He urged the authorities to take immediate action to prevent further environmental degradation and ensure the safety of the community.


The Phuket Governor’s office has acknowledged receipt of the letter and stated that they are investigating the claims. The local government is expected to address the concerns and implement measures to mitigate the risk of future landslides.


Local Residents Urges Action After Landslide Disaster in Kamala, Phuket - The Phuket Express

Kamala?

Originally Posted by david44

Many Thai names like Pilok are derived from Prakrit /Sanskrit of Indian sub continent as is Ms Harris.Oud fact while the oud is an Arbaian thing to played with here in LOS อูฐ no connection to the humped dromedary or Bactrian beast of burden.

I won't bore you with a thesis on comparative linguistics suffice to say
"In contrast with nicknames, at present the vast majority of Thai people's personal names are Sanskrit names, or compounds of Sanskrit with Thai or Khmer. Thai names in Sanskrit usually have a different style from Indian names.

Hence Vishnu, Phishnu Phitsan, Pitsanuloke , Pilok !!

Euskaldunen?
If that's odd the Basque word for cold os HOTZ!! Eskerrik Hanitx

If semi hotchicks too hard try Jack De rider or La Can

FFS why do you bother. It's pathetic.

And another one in Ratsada.

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