Residents Report Black, Odorous Water Flowing into Karon Beach in Phuket
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Key summary
On October 25, 2026, social media user Oraya Seebang reported black and smelly water flowing from a canal near the Phaya Nak statue onto Karon Beach in Phuket. The Facebook page 'Tamaha Chawrueng Tee Phuket' (Find the Truth in Phuket) visited the site and called on government agencies to immediately investigate the source, collect water samples for analysis, and enforce laws if violations are found. The page warned business operators that economic activity must not come at the cost of damaging natural resources, noting that pollution threatens Phuket's global tourism image.
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