Urgent Measures Initiated to Prevent Landslides in Patong, Phuket
Thailand's Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has launched a four-point emergency plan following a significant landslide in Patong.
On October 27, 2026, Suchart Chomklin, the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, ordered the Department of Mineral Resources to collaborate with Phuket provincial authorities to implement four urgent measures aimed at preventing recurring landslides in the Patong sub-district of Kathu, Phuket.
This directive follows a recent landslide incident at Soi Na Nai 5 in Patong. Officials, including the Deputy Governor of Phuket and the Mayor of Patong, conducted an on-site inspection to assess the damage. Data from the Kata community weather station indicated that the area had experienced a high volume of accumulated rainfall, reaching 340.5 millimeters, which is identified as a primary factor in the soil instability.
For residents and travelers in the area, this development highlights the ongoing risk of geological instability during periods of heavy rainfall. While the government is actively working on mitigation strategies, those in Phuket should remain vigilant, monitor local weather alerts, and follow instructions from municipal authorities regarding potential evacuations or restricted zones.
Specific details regarding the four measures have not yet been fully disclosed to the public. It remains to be confirmed how these interventions will impact local infrastructure and whether further areas in the vicinity are considered high-risk zones requiring additional monitoring.
