Ms Yingluck reportedly told The Bangkok Post the government will provide financial assistance based on the actual damage to economic zones, shops and houses. She did not give the rates of compensation.
A massive 163.5 mm of rain fell on Phuket between 7am Tuesday and 7am Wednesday, the Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office (DPM) said, causing widespread flooding across the island, particularly in central Phuket Town, Patong, and Cherng Talay, and caused a section of the Patong Hill to give way.
Ms Yingluck said she had been updated about the flood situation in Phuket and local authorities had warned of flash floods in the province two days in advance, The Post reported.
The widespread inundation paralysed traffic, caused eight schools to suspend classes and even delayed air flights.
The Meteorology Department says rainfall caused by the southwestern monsoon is expected to continue for the rest of the week in Phuket, Phang Nga, Ranong, Krabi and Trang.
Meanwhile, Tesco Lotus Head of Public Affairs Charkrit Direkwattanachai recently presented 250 house cleaning packs worth B125,000 to help victims of floods. The packs were accepted for further distribution by Phuket Press Association President Peerapong Ponpramoon and Phuket Television Media Co Vice President Aphisek Trisangsuwan.