Srisoonthorn residents blame housing project runoff for flooding

Residents in Moo 5, Srisoonthorn, in Thalang said continuous rain on Tuesday, June 2, caused water levels to rise quickly, with runoff from a housing project being developed by Supalai behind Wat Srisoonthorn flowing into the community.

According to residents, rainwater from the construction site drains rapidly into nearby residential areas during heavy rain, flooding homes and causing hardship for local people. They also said large volumes of water from the area spill onto Thepkrasattri Rd, where it combines with floodwater near the Thai Watsadu Thalang branch, worsening flooding on one of Phuket’s main roads and disrupting traffic during downpours.

Residents have called on authorities to urgently inspect the project’s drainage system and require measures to prevent further impacts from the construction site. They are also seeking long-term solutions to recurring flooding during the rainy season.

In response to the complaints, Srisoonthorn Mayor Chalermphon Kerdsap assigned municipal officials to inspect the area and investigate reports of water and mud flowing from the Supalai project next to Wat Srisoonthorn in Moo 5.

After the inspection, municipal officials instructed the developer to clear debris scattered from the site. The municipality also sent workers to spray water and clean public areas in front of the Suphaporn Bang Jo sand quarry in Moo 4 to improve road safety.

The complaints come as Phuket continues to see significant rainfall at the start of the southwest monsoon season. According to the Southern Meteorological Center (West Coast), or PhuketMet, the province has recorded 96.2 millimetres of rainfall so far this month. PhuketMet figures show accumulated rainfall for 2026 has reached 713.4mm, with 464.9mm recorded in May alone.

Heavy rain has caused repeated flooding in several parts of Phuket in recent weeks, especially in low-lying areas and places where drainage systems struggle to handle large volumes of runoff during intense storms. Residents in Moo 5 said they hope authorities and the developer can work together to address the drainage problems before heavier rain later in the season causes more damage and disruption.