Environment · PoliticsGunfire Targets Flood Rescuers in Hat Yai, Spurs Gun-Law Debate
Gunshots at Hat Yai flood rescuers spotlight Thai gun law gaps and disaster readiness. What expats need to know.
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Environment · EconomyAid Accelerates in Southern Thailand After Floods Claim 162 Lives
Relief crews race to restore power, water and healthcare for 819,000 households across eight southern provinces after floods killed 162 people in Thailand.
Politics · EnvironmentResidents Demand Data-Driven Command Centre After Hat Yai Flood Failures
After deadly Hat Yai floods exposed leadership gaps, residents push for a data-driven command centre, real-time alerts and local reforms. Read the full report.
Environment · EconomySouthern Thailand Begins Recovery as Floods Claim 162 Lives
With 162 killed and 3 million affected, southern Thailand begins recovery in Songkhla; see payout details, road reopenings, health and safety tips for residents.
Environment · HealthBangkok's PM2.5 Surge: Mask Up, Use Air Alerts & Stay Safe
Bangkok air pollution has hit hazardous PM2.5 levels up to 55 µg/m³. See how N95 masks, real-time AirBKK alerts and work-from-home measures can protect your health today.
Environment · HealthFlood Waste Smothers Hat Yai as Cleanup Team Races to Dec 10
Hat Yai aims to remove 11,000 tonnes of flood-soaked rubbish by Dec 10, affecting traffic, health and tourism. Track pickup schedules and disposal sites citywide.
Environment · EconomyHat Yai Flood Recovery Begins: Cash Aid and Major Drainage Repairs
After Hat Yai's worst flood, Thailand offers 9,000–29,000-baht aid, interest-free loans, 30-day insurance payouts and urgent drainage fixes to speed recovery.
Environment · PoliticsHat Yai Excavator Rescue Prompts Police Apology and New Driver Flood Safeguards
Hat Yai police apologise for using an excavator to clear flood congestion, offering driver compensation, safe parking zones and real-time alerts for motorists.
Environment · PoliticsJapan Airlifts Aid and Expertise to Flood-Hit Southern Thailand
Japan airlifts tents, blankets and water purifiers for 1 million+ flood victims in southern Thailand, while experts map new resilience workshops. Get the full update here.