Drastic floods in Phuket and Khao Lak: chaos for tourists!

Drastic floods in Phuket and Khao Lak: chaos for tourists!

On October 23, 2025, heavy rains hit Phuket and Khao Lak with full force. The deluge that hit the region led to severe flooding and numerous landslides, which significantly affected the infrastructure in the popular holiday region. Khao Lak in particular, located in Phang Nga province, became the focus of natural forces, with major roads turning into raging rivers and water levels reaching over a meter. The traffic chaos was perfect: cars were standing still, while some motorcycles were floating in the water and tourists had to wade through the floods to their hotels. Loud Thailandsun Traffic came to a standstill over a stretch of almost a kilometer, and shops and restaurants had to expect significant damage.

Hotels fared little better, often reporting full ground floors. Phuket itself was not spared either. Here, the rain caused a landslide that blocked the access road to Hasip Pee Road. The main route between Phuket Town and Patong Beach remains closed until further notice, requiring endless patience from commuters and tourists as alternative routes are also flooded.

Stay flexible!

Authorities are advising travelers to be particularly flexible these days and consider alternative coastal routes. The situation in Khao Lak is particularly delicate for motorcyclists, as many side roads are only accessible to a limited extent. The Thai weather service warns of further showers and thunderstorms, although their intensity is expected to decrease. The security situation remains tense - especially on slopes where there is a risk of further landslides. It is advisable to follow the current weather warnings carefully.

In the international context, the floods in Thailand are not an isolated incident. In other countries such as Mexico, Bali, Pakistan and Australia, the weather has also had devastating effects, the effects of which are tragic: the storms claimed over 60 lives in Mexico, while at least 18 people died in Bali. In Himalayan Kashmir, over 80,000 people were evacuated after the death toll rose to 56, as reported daily news reported.

Reporting on the current storms in Thailand is continuously updated. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop and what measures the authorities will take to ensure the safety of the population and travelers. Weather warnings are also expected for other parts of Thailand in the coming days Weather.de notes.