Phuket Governor Warns of Heavy Rain, Flash Floods Oct 26-28

Phuket Governor Chotinarin Koetsoem issued a warning for heavy rain, cautioning against flash floods, landslides, and strong waves from October 26-28, urging residents and tourists to prepare for the situation. On October 26, 2026, news outlets reported that Phuket Province released an announcement urging the public and tourists to be vigilant about potential hydrological hazards, landslides, and strong waves between October 26-28, 2026. The notice stated that heavy rain, flash floods, landslides, and strong waves may occur during this period, potentially causing damage to life and property of residents and tourists in Phuket. Governor Chotinarin Koetsoem, in his capacity as provincial administrator, disclosed that he wants the public and tourists to be ready to cope with possible situations and to monitor official warnings closely. The following guidelines were provided: 1. Exercise caution when traveling; avoid routes with standing floodwater or areas at risk of landslides, and park vehicles in safe locations. 2. Refrain from water activities and marine recreation in coastal areas and seas with strong waves, and strictly heed officials' warnings. 3. Prepare essential emergency supplies such as dried food, drinking water, medicine, and basic necessities. 4. Continuously monitor news and disaster alerts; if a risky situation is found or impacts are felt, immediately notify officials for assistance. In case of emergency, call the Disaster Hotline 1784 or the Provincial Operations Center 1567. Phuket Province asks the public and tourists to increase vigilance, strictly safeguard their own and their families' safety to prevent dangers that may arise during this period of changing weather.