Mother Drowns, Daughter Rescued in Hat Yai Flood Tragedy

Photo courtesy of Thai PBS

An 80-year-old woman tragically drowned in her flooded home in Hat Yai after waiting four days for rescue. Her daughter, who was forced to place the mother's body in a refrigerator to prevent it from being swept away, was later rescued by emergency workers. This incident highlights the severe impact of recent flooding in the region.

The event took place in The Rich Village, Ban Phru, with rescue efforts documented on social media by Wallop Boonchan, a rescue officer from Phuket. The footage showed the daughter stranded, using one refrigerator to stay afloat after the floodwaters, nearly reaching the roof, surged suddenly the previous night. Her mother's death underscores the challenges faced by many in the flood-affected areas.

The deeply emotional video prompted widespread sorrow and support for the affected family. It also brought praise for the tireless rescue teams operating in the hazardous conditions. The daughter was found exhausted and traumatized and collapsed once she was safely brought out of the deep water.

Moving forward, continued efforts by rescue and relief teams are crucial to managing the situation in Hat Yai and its surroundings. Authorities are expected to ramp up operations to prevent further casualties and provide necessary support to the affected residents. This tragedy has drawn attention to the urgent need for effective disaster management to avert such incidents in the future, reported Thai PBS.

Key Takeaways

• An 80-year-old woman drowned in her flooded home in Hat Yai.
• Her daughter waited for rescue in a floating refrigerator.
• The video sparked widespread sorrow and support for the family.

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai PBS 2025-11-26