Tracking environment for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Environment · PoliticsRelief delays after southern Thailand floods leave Hat Yai residents battling disease, debt and red tape, heightening scrutiny of Interior Minister Anutin.
Environment · PoliticsRecord monsoon floods swamp Southern Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. Discover THB 9,000 aid, evacuation tips and insurance steps for expats—stay prepared.
Environment · PoliticsRecord floods in Hat Yai crippled power and telecoms. Mayor admits missteps, launches cash aid, cleanup crews and upgraded alerts to shield residents next time.
Tech · EnvironmentA Hat Yai EV driver turned his car into a free charging station during floods, restoring phone power for stranded residents, showing EVs’ role in relief.
Health · EnvironmentEight high-ground field hospitals in Hat Yai, Songkhla, provide 24/7 emergency care during severe floods. Check Thai Help Centre for your nearest ward now.
Environment · EconomyFlood-hit residents in southern Thailand—learn how to secure a 9,000-baht grant, interest-free loans, debt relief and free shelters. Apply quickly via PromptPay.
Environment · HealthAfter an ammonia leak at Trang’s ice plant sent two workers to hospital, authorities secured the site and urged residents to follow safety drills to stay safe.
Environment · HealthFrost will hit northern Thailand’s valleys as Koto’s remnants whip Andaman Sea with 3–4m waves. Residents should secure vessels and follow marine advisories.
Environment · EconomyLingering La Niña rains have killed 18 and displaced over 1 million families across southern Thailand. Read on for relief efforts, govt aid & resilience plans.