Phuket residents at wit's end as fly swarms reach plague proportions, making daily life nearly impossible
Massive fly swarms are plaguing two Phuket communities, contaminating food and forcing restaurants to close as residents fear disease outbreaks. Authorities are urging hygiene precautions while locals demand urgent intervention from provinc
On May 26, residents of Saphan Hin and Bo Kaew communities in Wichit Subdistrict, Phuket City reported a severe fly infestation that has created serious hardships for locals and business owners. Flies are swarming throughout the community—inside homes, restaurants, markets, and public areas—significantly impacting daily life, sanitation, and quality of life.
Local residents report that many restaurants and shops are suffering as flies contaminate food, causing customers to avoid the establishments. Some families can no longer eat normally inside their homes. Children, the elderly, and schools in the area have been directly affected, raising health concerns. Residents are particularly worried about diseases carried by flies, including diarrhea, food poisoning, and gastrointestinal infections from contaminated food—risks that are especially high for children and elderly people.
Authorities have advised residents to exercise heightened hygiene precautions, such as avoiding exposed food, tightly sealing food and water containers, washing hands before meals, and maintaining clean surroundings and trash bins. Anyone experiencing diarrhea, vomiting, or fever should seek medical attention immediately.
Residents are urging the provincial governor, local government organizations, public health officials, and all relevant agencies to investigate the cause and implement emergency measures to control the fly infestation in Wichit Subdistrict before the situation worsens and spreads more widely.
