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UPDATE: Thailand floods affect 2.6 million as delivery services face disruption

Flooding remains active across 29 provinces and Bangkok, affecting 2,602,309 people, while river alerts and parcel-service disruptions accompany a TMD warning of widespread heavy rain from 5 to 10 October, including Phuket.

Magnitude 4.4 earthquake recorded 485km southwest of Phuket

Thailand’s Earthquake Observation Division reported a magnitude 4.4 earthquake north of Sumatra on 28 September, with Phuket among the areas being monitored.

TMD forecasts isolated heavy rain and rough seas for Phuket area

Phuket is among the southern provinces where isolated heavy rain is forecast, while waves south of Phang Nga could exceed 2 metres during thunderstorms.

UPDATE: Bangkok flooding eases as PM orders faster drainage; TAT warns Chinese arrivals could fall 5-10% during Golden Week

Bangkok flooding is easing as Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul orders faster drainage and urgent relief, while the TAT warns Chinese arrivals could fall 5-10% during 2026 Golden Week; Phuket is not directly affected.

Phuket faces thunderstorms and rough seas on September 28

The Thai Meteorological Department forecasts thunderstorms across 60% of Phuket and the southern west coast, with isolated heavy rain and waves reaching more than two metres in storms.

Phuket Town flood diversion project more than 70% complete

A B7.8 million project linking Tha Kraeng Canal to the Suan Luang reservoir is due to be completed by 1 January 2027.

Late-night fire show on Bang Tao road concerns Phuket residents

A local Facebook page reported that foreigners gathered on a Bang Tao road late on 24 September, with flaming objects seen and traffic reportedly blocked.

Phuket tourism forum hears calls to address growth pressures

More than 300 participants discussed traffic, waste, infrastructure, environmental pressures and the cost of living at a House Committee on Tourism forum in Phuket.

UPDATE: Thailand urges support for Phuket performer Nene Royal ahead of AGT 2026 finale

Thailand has urged support for Phuket performer Rattikant “Nene Royal” Amloy ahead of the America’s Got Talent 2026 finale, where 10 performances will compete for US$1 million.

Utility pole fire brought under control in Mai Khao

Firefighters extinguished a blaze that spread between power poles in Mai Khao early on 21 September. No injuries or deaths were reported.

Phuket included in heavy rain alert as Andaman waves reach 2 metres

The Thai Meteorological Department forecasts isolated heavy rain in Phuket and thunderstorms across 60% of Thailand’s southern west coast on 21–22 September.