PHUKET, Thailand – Phuket authorities, the Phuket Provincial Red Cross Chapter, and the Interior Ministry Housewives Association have provided food assistance to residents and emergency personnel affected by flooding and landslides in Patong, Kathu District. On October 26, 2026, Phuket Governor Chotinarin Kerdsom coordinated relief efforts for affected communities and personnel in flood-hit areas.
Deputy Governor Suwit Phansangiam, along with provincial disaster prevention officials and Kathu District personnel, distributed food to flood-affected residents in Soi 7, Ban Kanchana, on Nanai Road in Patong. Meanwhile, the Phuket Provincial Red Cross Chapter and the Phuket branch of the Interior Ministry Housewives Association prepared 300 meal sets for affected residents and emergency workers in Patong Municipality. The assistance aims to address immediate needs while supporting personnel involved in emergency response and recovery operations.
Residents and business operators have begun removing mud, washing storefronts, and cleaning surrounding areas to restore their properties and resume normal activities. Phuket authorities and relevant agencies continue to coordinate assistance, monitor conditions, and accelerate recovery efforts to protect residents and emergency workers. (NNT)
