Heavy rain triggers floods and landslides 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 severely affected. 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 elephants' habitats A new water reservoir in Chanthaburi is set to secure water for agriculture and industry. But the project raises concerns among local residents and wild elephants. Read and see 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 at Thai airports to open checked baggage without the owner if the inspection shows suspicious items. The investigation 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)