The government announced that Phuket Province has registered 236 disaster insurance claims. Nationwide, more than 20 million baht in insurance payouts have been approved. A warning has also been issued for four southern provinces—Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, and Surat Thani—to monitor heavy rainfall.
31 Oct 2026 GMT+7 Ms. Ploytale Laksamee Sangchan, Deputy Spokesperson of the Office of the Prime Minister, revealed updates on the registration for disaster insurance claims. Under the government’s disaster insurance purchase program for citizens, Phuket has reported 236 claims. Nationwide, insurance companies have approved compensation payments totaling 20,035,000 baht.
Ms. Ploytale added that the government is coordinating and facilitating flood victims’ access to relief under the National Disaster Insurance program. She emphasized that all affected individuals should receive comprehensive compensation. As of 30 October 2026, Phuket has 236 registered claims under the National Disaster Insurance policy, with 178 cases in Kathu District, 50 in Mueang Phuket District, and 8 in Thalang District.
Nationwide, as of 30 October 2026, the government’s disaster insurance purchase program has seen insurance companies approve compensation payments totaling 20,035,000 baht, divided as follows:
1. Group accident insurance policies: 2 cases have received payments totaling 4,000,000 baht; 7 more claims have been approved for 14,000,000 baht.
2. Group residential insurance policies for flood damage (10,000 baht per household roof) have been approved and paid for 198 cases totaling 1,980,000 baht. For wind damage (5,000 baht per household roof), 11 cases have been approved and paid totaling 55,000 baht.
The deputy government spokesperson stated that the government has instructed the Thai General Insurance Association to expedite processes so that citizens receive their entitled benefits quickly and comprehensively, ensuring no rights are overlooked, in line with the directives of Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul.
, At the same time, the government warns residents in the southern region to be cautious of dangers from thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and accumulated rain, especially in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, and Surat Thani. Forecasts indicate a 60% chance of rain in these areas, which could lead to flash floods and landslides, particularly in hillside areas near waterways and low-lying zones.