About 5,000 US Navy personnel are visiting Phuket for leave from 4 to 9 October 2026. Patong Beach will run one-way traffic during the day, and 150 police, military and local officials are on duty. Expect busier hotels, restaurants and nightlife in Patong and worse road access there that week. Plan staffing, deliveries and transport around it, and keep Service Mind customer handling in focus.