No public traffic warning issued before Queen Suthida’s Phuket visit

No public advisory on road closures, traffic restrictions or alternative routes had been issued in Phuket by 10 November ahead of Her Majesty Queen Suthida’s visit the following day, The Phuket News reported.

Cherng Talay Tambon Administration Organisation, Cherng Talay Municipality, Cherng Talay Police and Phuket Provincial Police had not published traffic guidance before the Queen was due to preside over the opening of the Global Wellness Summit 2026 at Angsana Laguna Phuket in Thalang on 11 November.

The Phuket Provincial Public Relations Office confirmed the visit in a reminder posted on 9 November, but gave no information for motorists about possible disruption near the venue or on roads that could be used by the royal motorcade.

Governor Chotinarin Kerdsom chaired a preparatory meeting on 3 November attended by provincial officials, Phuket Provincial Police Chief Pol Maj Gen Surachai Suksai, representatives of the Third Naval Area Command and other agencies. An official report said the meeting covered security arrangements, traffic management, venue preparations, the official schedule and inter-agency coordination.

The Global Wellness Summit, which is holding its 20th edition at Angsana Laguna Phuket from 10-13 November, is themed “The Science, Art, and Soul of Wellness”.