Phuket officials prepare flood response and insurance measures
Phuket authorities have reviewed flood-response plans, strategic canals and government-backed insurance for residents affected by disasters.
Phuket officials have reviewed flood-response plans and government-backed insurance measures as authorities prepare for possible flooding on the island.
At a disaster-monitoring meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall on 29 September 2026, the provincial governor joined a central government briefing chaired by Deputy Interior Minister Jaset Setha-set. Provincial authorities were instructed to monitor water levels, reassess plans and activate relief, evacuation and safety measures if flooding exceeds existing defences.
Governors were also told to coordinate personnel, machinery and other resources, while prioritising electricity and water supplies for hospitals and evacuation centres. Authorities were instructed to prepare field kitchens and deliver food and drinking water to vulnerable people and residents stranded by flooding.
Phuket officials highlighted a Water Flow Direction Chart for Phuket’s 16 Strategic Canals, which is intended to show how water moves from inland areas towards the sea. The waterways are grouped by outlet: seven on the west coast, two on the northeast coast, five on the east coast and two on the southeast coast.
The provincial report said the chart would be used to monitor water conditions and plan responses. It did not identify the 16 canals individually or specify works carried out to increase drainage capacity, prevent blockages or reduce flood risks.
On 30 September, Deputy Governor Romdon Haji-awae represented Phuket at a further central government meeting on flood monitoring and a government-funded disaster insurance scheme.
Officials were briefed on group residential insurance providing up to B100,000 per household and group accident insurance providing up to B2 million per person in the event of death. The Thai General Insurance Association explained claim and complaint procedures, including how claims would be assessed and paid.
Provincial authorities were instructed to prepare databases of affected households and verify damage so eligible residents can access assistance. Phuket officials said the information would support preparations for possible flooding, water monitoring and the implementation of insurance and disaster-relief measures if residents are affected.
