From November 22 to December 9, heavy rainfall caused by a strong high-pressure system from China has triggered severe flooding and flash floods across 10 provinces in southern Thailand. Affected areas include Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Trang, Satun, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat, impacting 87 districts, 538 subdistricts, and 3,729 villages. The disaster has affected 664,173 households and resulted in 31 fatalities.

As of now, flooding persists in two provinces:

  1. Nakhon Si Thammarat: Six districts remain inundated—Cha-uat, Chalerm Phrakiat, Mueang, Pak Phanang, Hua Sai, and Chian Yai—affecting 39 subdistricts and 332 villages. Over 23,621 households have been impacted, and three fatalities have been reported. Water levels in Khlong Tha Di are gradually receding.
  2. Songkhla: Flooding continues in Ranot District, affecting six subdistricts and 28 villages, with 1,465 households impacted and 10 fatalities recorded. Water levels in the Songkhla Lake Basin are also declining.

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has deployed personnel and resources, including water pumps, long-range pumping vehicles, evacuation trucks, mobile water purification units, flood-relief vehicles, flat-bottom boats, and disaster relief helicopters. A specialized team, The Guardian Team, remains on-site to assist affected communities.

The DDPM has instructed local authorities to expedite damage assessments and coordinate relief efforts in line with Ministry of Finance and related regulations to ensure timely support for affected residents.