Flash Floods, Landslides Strike Patong; Tourism Police Deploy 24/7
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Heavy rain has pounded Patong, Phuket, since the early hours of October 26, 2026, causing flash floods and landslides. Mud and debris blocked Na Nai Road in Soi 5 and Soi 8, disrupting traffic and damaging houses and shops. Tourism Police Commander Pol. Lt. Gen. Pongsiam Mueankhong expressed concern for the safety of residents, tourists, and officers, ordering tourism police to work with relevant agencies around the clock. Tourist Police Station 1, Sub-Division 2, Division 3 (Phuket), led by Pol. Lt. Col. Ekachai Siri, coordinated with Patong Municipality, the Phuket Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office, and local units to evacuate people and belongings to higher ground, clear debris, and manage traffic. Drones were deployed for aerial assessment, while public relations officers warned travelers to avoid flooded routes and plan extra travel time. Rain has since eased, and crews are cleaning and reopening roads. No tourist injuries or emergency requests have been reported. The commander urged officers to remain vigilant and assist until normality returns. Assistance is available 24/7 via the Tourist Police hotline 1155.
