News Forum - Phuket police say residents should avoid Patong

[Thaiger]

Phuket’s floods are continuing to ravage the island province. Phuket police are urging residents to stay at home unless they have an emergency. The police also say that Phuket dwellers should avoid going to Patong, The Phuket Express reported. The road leading to Patong Hill suffered from a landslide last night, and another one this morning. Police had to redirect traffic from the northbound side onto the southbound lanes, creating long traffic delays. Police have now warned people not to attempt to use the road over Patong Hill, whether by foot, motorbike, or car.   An announcement by Phuket Provincial […]

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[Pinetree]

Everyone should avoid Patong, always and forever. 

[Ramanathan.P]

Better to avoid Phuket during this time of natural disaster. 

[Mandy]

Some road closed signs would be beneficial, I had to do several u-turns yesterday heading to and from phuket immigration, they've done a fairly good job in town considering the amount of water they had, so hats off, credit where credits due, we're quick to be critical so a bit of praise too.

[totes]

So are the bars on Bangla open again (after flood) or not? 

Stay safe everyone...