In short
- Downpour between 6pm and 8pm on 2 November 2026, with thunderstorms and strong winds.
- Na Nai Soi 8 in Patong flooded again, along with roads in Kamala, Kathu and Ratsada.
- Strong currents stopped cars and motorbikes; residents and tourists moved belongings to higher ground.
- Patong Municipality sent patrol teams out; water fell gradually once the rain stopped.
What to do
- 1Check the weather and road conditions before driving across the island on an evening with storms forecast.
- 2Do not ride a scooter through moving water on Na Nai Soi 8, Siriraj Road or Thepkrasattri Road.
- 3Park on higher ground and keep documents and phone in a waterproof bag.
- 4Allow extra time for a transfer to Phuket airport when heavy rain is forecast.
What changed on 2 November?
After the flooding that closed Nanai Road in Patong in late October, a new episode hit the island on the evening of 2 November 2026. According to the Bangkok Post, thunderstorms and strong winds brought a downpour between 6pm and 8pm, and runoff from the 50-Year Mountain Range overwhelmed the drainage systems below it.
Na Nai Soi 8 flooded again, with neighbouring streets and several roads. The same report describes currents strong enough to stop cars and motorbikes, and residents and tourists moving belongings to higher ground.
Patong Municipality sent patrol teams to inspect the affected areas and help residents, according to the report. Water levels fell gradually once the rain stopped. No road closure order, alert level or travel restriction for Phuket appears in the reporting; our guide to the rainy season sets out what November normally brings to the Andaman coast.
Which areas were flooded?
Outside Patong, flooding was reported in parts of Kathu and Mueang Phuket districts, according to the Bangkok Post:
- Siriraj Road, near Simon Cabaret
- A lane beside Phuket Fantasea in Kamala
- Thepkrasattri Road, near Ban Sapam and Robinson Thalang
- Pracha Uthit 1 Road, near the Phaniang branch of Super Cheap
- Ban Kuku, Sam Kong and parts of Ratsada subdistrict
These are localised floods, not a province-wide alert, and the sources consulted mention no beach closure or swimming ban. Water on a road can hide a damaged surface or a strong current; the safety guide explains how to judge a flooded street before riding into it.
What should travellers do?
If you are staying in Patong, Kamala or along Thepkrasattri Road, plan around the evening storms rather than through them. Move scooters and luggage up when a storm builds, and keep papers and phone in a dry bag. Transfers to Phuket airport slow down when main roads hold water, so leave margin on a wet afternoon.
For a beach day, look at the sky and ask at your hotel before leaving; our guide to Phuket beaches goes area by area, which helps when plans have to change.
Travelling soon? Plan around it
Build a day-by-day Thailand route that keeps flexible days where the weather and transport are uncertain.
FAQ
Questions
Are Phuket's beaches closed?
The reports on the 2 November flooding mention no beach closure or swimming ban. Decisions are taken locally, so ask at your hotel or with the beach operator before swimming after heavy rain.
Can I still reach Patong from Phuket airport?
The flooded roads listed include streets in Patong, Kathu and Mueang district, but no closure order appears in the sources. Allow extra time and call your transfer company on the day.
Is this the same flood as the one in late October?
No. Flash floods and mudslides hit Patong on 25–26 October 2026 and closed Nanai Road in sections. The 2 November episode is a new downpour that flooded Na Nai Soi 8 and other roads again.
Sources
- The Thaiger · Phuket flooding drowns Patong roads after heavy downpour · Nov 3, 2026
- The Pattaya News · Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Patong and Phuket Suffer Severe Floods and Mud Slides, and More · Nov 2, 2026
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