Heavy rain triggers flooding and mudslides in Phuket Houses, shops, and vehicles were damaged as heavy rain hit Phuket on the night of Monday, October 26. Particularly parts of Patong were hit hard. Read more here: https://www.thailand-portalen.dk/forum/thailand/kraftig-regn-udloeser-oversvoemmelser-og-mudderskred-paa-phuket/ https://www.thailand-portalen.dk/forum/thailand/kraftig-regn-udloeser-oversvoemmelser-og-mudderskred-paa-phuket/ (translated)

Planned water reservoir in Thailand threatens forests and elephant habitats A new water reservoir in Chanthaburi is meant to secure water for agriculture and industry. But the project raises concerns among local residents and wild elephants. Read more here: https://www.thailand-portalen.dk/forum/naturen/planlagt-vandreservoir-i-thailand-truer-skov-og-elefanters-levesteder/ https://www.thailand-portalen.dk/forum/naturen/planlagt-vandreservoir-i-thailand-truer-skov-og-elefanters-levesteder/ (translated)

Airports in Thailand can now open your suitcase without you. New rules allow security personnel in Thai airports to open checked baggage without the owner present if the inspection reveals suspicious items. The examination must be recorded on video, and a notice must be placed in the suitcase. Read and see more here: https://www.thailand-portalen.dk/forum/lufthavne/lufthavne-i-thailand-maa-nu-aabne-din-kuffert-uden-dig/ https://www.thailand-portalen.dk/forum/lufthavne/lufthavne-i-thailand-maa-nu-aabne-din-kuffert-uden-dig/ (translated)

Two Thai women aged 42 and 45 were arrested on Tuesday morning during the police control of several addresses in Viby J. Both are charged with illegal residency and illegal work in Denmark. Read more here: https://www.thailand-portalen.dk/forum/thai-i-danmark/to-thailandske-kvinder-anholdt-under-bordelkontrol-ved-aarhus/ https://www.thailand-portalen.dk/forum/thai-i-danmark/to-thailandske-kvinder-anholdt-under-bordelkontrol-ved-aarhus/ (translated)