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Death toll claims stoke concerns over true scale of disaster
Death toll claims stoke concerns over true scale of disaster
Tuesday 2 December 2025 09:06 AM
HAT YAI: Growing discrepancies between the official flood death toll and claims from rescue volunteers have intensified public concern over the true scale of the Hat Yai disaster.
Lawyer urges flood victims to sue government
Lawyer urges flood victims to sue government
Monday 1 December 2025 09:30 AM
BANGKOK: Activist and lawyer Ronnarong Kaewpetch is urging flood victims to pursue legal action against the state over delayed warnings, mismanagement and infrastructure failures, saying the government should be held responsible for the floods which struck Songkhla’s Hat Yai district and other parts of the southern region.
PM outlines relief and loans for flood victims
PM outlines relief and loans for flood victims
Saturday 29 November 2025 11:00 AM
HAT YAI: The government is preparing a series of relief and rehabilitation measures to help flood-affected residents return to normality as quickly as possible, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said yesterday (Nov 28).
Songkhla flood death toll rises to 55
Songkhla flood death toll rises to 55
Friday 28 November 2025 09:42 AM
BANGKOK: The death toll from the catastrophic floods in Songkhla has risen to 55, government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat said amid criticism over earlier reports in the day that cited only 25 fatalities in nine provinces.
Communications war room set up in the South
Communications war room set up in the South
Thursday 27 November 2025 10:41 AM
HAT YAI: Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob has ordered a 24-hour war room be set up to monitor flooding in the South - particularly in the Hat Yai district of Songkhla - and ensure uninterrupted telecommunications services for people seeking assistance.
Hat Yai zone submerged ‘for weeks’
Hat Yai zone submerged ‘for weeks’
Wednesday 26 November 2025 09:51 AM
HAT YAI: Hat Yai continues to face severe flooding, with experts warning that the city’s economic zone will remain submerged at least until mid-December.
Government deploys ‘all resources’ for stricken Hat Yai
Government deploys ‘all resources’ for stricken Hat Yai
Monday 24 November 2025 10:01 AM
HAT YAI: Security forces and emergency crews have been instructed to mobilise all resources at hand to save Hat Yai, as severe flooding inundated large parts of the city.
Phuket rainfall hits records
Phuket rainfall hits records
Thursday 20 November 2025 02:07 PM
PHUKET: Rainfall recorded in Phuket has already surpassed both last year’s total and the province’s 30-year annual average, with the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) reporting 2,590.9 millimetres of rain between Jan 1 and Nov 19, 2025.
More rain pummels Phuket
More rain pummels Phuket
Thursday 20 November 2025 10:12 AM
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued yet another weather warning for heavy to very heavy rain across Southern Thailand, in effect from Nov 20-23, as strong monsoon conditions and a cold air mass from China bring increased risks of flash floods, mudslides and coastal hazards.
Excessive rainfall filling up many dams nationwide
Excessive rainfall filling up many dams nationwide
Tuesday 11 November 2025 09:39 AM
BANGKOK: Many large dams and reservoirs across Thailand are currently close to or exceeding their full water storage capacities due to continuous rainfall, the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) announced yesterday (Nov 10).
Phuket battered again by rain, floods and landslips
Phuket battered again by rain, floods and landslips
Friday 7 November 2025 08:30 AM
PHUKET: Phuket is left mopping up for the third week in a row after heavy rain triggered islandwide flooding, landslips and traffic chaos yesterday (Nov 6), prompting renewed warnings from provincial authorities.
Phuket Governor issues storm, flood warning
Phuket Governor issues storm, flood warning
Thursday 6 November 2025 12:17 PM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Saransak Srikruanetra has issued an urgent warning for residents across the island to brace for heavy rain, flash floods and strong winds as intensified southwesterly monsoon conditions sweep across the Andaman coast this week.
Philippine death toll tops 140 as typhoon heads towards Vietnam
Philippine death toll tops 140 as typhoon heads towards Vietnam
Thursday 6 November 2025 11:01 AM
LILOAN: Typhoon Kalmaegi killed at least 140 people and left another 127 missing after unleashing devastating flooding across the central Philippines, official figures showed today (Nov 6), as the storm headed towards Vietnam.
Warning issued after Patong landslides
Warning issued after Patong landslides
Friday 31 October 2025 11:12 AM
PHUKET: Kathu District authorities have issued a warning for residents to remain vigilant after two small landslides occurred on Patong Hill early this morning (Oct 31), with further rain forecast for the coming days.
Phuket on alert for heavy rain and flash floods through weekend
Phuket on alert for heavy rain and flash floods through weekend
Wednesday 29 October 2025 12:47 PM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Saransak Srikruanetra has issued an urgent weather warning for heavy rain, flash floods, landslides and strong winds and waves expected to affect the province from today (Oct 29) through Sunday (Nov 2).
More rain nationwide, flood warning for 28 provinces
More rain nationwide, flood warning for 28 provinces
Wednesday 29 October 2025 09:00 AM
BANGKOK: Increasing rain is forecast for most parts of Thailand, with a risk of flooding in 28 provinces, into next week, officials have confirmed.
Two divers rescued after missing off Racha Noi
Two divers rescued after missing off Racha Noi
Friday 24 October 2025 09:57 AM
PHUKET: Two divers who went missing off Koh Racha Noi yesterday afternoon (Oct 23) were found safe after an extensive search led by the Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre Region 3 branch (Thai MECC 3), based at the Royal Thai Navy Third Naval Area Command at Cape Panwa.
Patong takes brunt of flooding as heavy rain batters Phuket
Patong takes brunt of flooding as heavy rain batters Phuket
Friday 24 October 2025 09:05 AM
PHUKET: Patong bore the worst of Phuket’s flooding yesterday (Oct 23) as continuous heavy rain from Tropical Storm ‘Fengshen’ triggered flash floods and widespread disruption across the island.
Big Russian-run rental business busted on Pha-ngan
Big Russian-run rental business busted on Pha-ngan
Thursday 23 October 2025 10:18 AM
SURAT THANI: Police have raided a large Russian-owned vehicle rental company on Koh Pha-ngan, seizing hundreds of motorbikes and cars and making seven arrests. 
Patong’s 50 Pi Rd remains closed for safety
Patong’s 50 Pi Rd remains closed for safety
Thursday 23 October 2025 09:55 AM
PHUKET: Patong’s 50 Pi Rd (‘Ha Sip Pi Rd’) remains closed today (Oct 23) as safety inspections and cleanup operations continue following a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall yesterday.

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