Phuket Airport grounded: Power cut leaves flights in the dark

Phuket International Airport faced a brief power outage last night because of a power failure in the Provincial Electricity Authority’s (PEA) 115kV electricity distribution system.

The outage, which started at 6.25pm, yesterday, August 6, impacted the Thalang district area, including the airport, according to an announcement from the Airports of Thailand Phuket branch (AoT Phuket). The disruption was attributed to damage in PEA’s transmission system, which hindered their ability to distribute electricity.

During the outage, Phuket Airport’s backup generators ensured that essential systems within the passenger and office buildings remained operational, thereby preventing any major disruptions to important aviation services.

The PEA swiftly addressed the issue, restoring electricity to the airport by 6.40pm. Full normal electrical supply was resumed by 6.50pm, as confirmed by the statement.

AoT Phuket extended apologies for any inconvenience caused and expressed gratitude for the understanding shown by passengers and stakeholders during the brief disruption, reported Phuket News.

In related news, a scheduled power outage impacted Baan Manik in Srisoonthorn on July 27, as announced by the Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang).

The outage occurred from 9am to 4.30pm to allow workers to safely conduct repairs and maintenance on the high-voltage system in the area. The specific areas affected extend from the entrance of Wat Thepwanaram (Wat Manik) to in front of Manik Hill in Moo 7, Srisoonthorn.

In other news, to modernise Pattaya’s infrastructure, plans are underway for a significant electrical system upgrade in the bustling Walking Street area. The ambitious project, spearheaded by Mayor Poramet Ngampichet, aims to revitalise the city’s electrical grid and enhance public safety.

At a recent City Hall meeting on Wednesday, July 24, Mayor Poramet and the PEA finalised the project details. The discussion focused on the PEA’s request to access Lot 6 of the electrical system development project, covering Zone 3 from Royal Garden Plaza to Walking Street.