Picture courtesy of Khaosod 

 

The Emergency Flood Situation Operations Center (EOC) reported on 29 November that severe flooding across eight southern provinces has resulted in 162 deaths, with Songkhla recording the highest toll at 126 fatalities. Authorities stated that water levels and rainfall are declining, but the scale of the disaster continues to strain essential services. Hospitals, utilities, and rescue agencies remain under pressure as recovery operations expand.

 

Songkhla: 126 deaths

NakhonSiThammarat: 9 deaths

Pattani: 7 deaths

Satun: 5 deaths

Yala: 5 deaths

Narathiwat: 4 deaths

Phatthalung: 4 deaths

Trang: 2 deaths

 

The government addressed public concern about a Ministry of Public Health post showing 400 body bags being prepared in addition to 1,500 bags donated by private groups. Officials clarified that hospitals routinely maintain body-bag reserves and that the donated bags were not specially requested for the current disaster. They confirmed that the reported death toll reflects actual verified fatalities.

 

During a briefing at Government House, Spokesperson Siripong Angkasakulkiat said Minister Phadorn Prisanananthakul, Director of the Emergency Flood Operations Center (EFOC), had invited civil society groups, including the Mirror Foundation, to provide input on rehabilitation plans for Songkhla. The government thanked these organisations and others assisting affected communities. Discussions focused on accelerating recovery as weather conditions improve and rainfall recedes.

 

Officials expect remaining floodwaters to be drained within three to five days, and the Provincial Waterworks Authority has been instructed to restore tap-water supply immediately. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul emphasised that water services should resume even if initial flow is weak or unclear, prioritising rapid public access. Electricity has been restored to more than 80% of households, with around 20,000 of 700,000 still pending due to safety inspections.

 

Local administrations at provincial, municipal and district levels have begun large-scale cleaning efforts and set up local waste disposal points to reduce travel distances for residents. Waste will later be transported to main disposal sites for processing. The Ministry of Transport has designated vehicle relocation points, while the National Water Resources Office assesses suitable terrain for storage in coordination with the Department of Land Transport.

 

The Thai Red Cross issued an urgent appeal for blood donations, reporting that only 20% of the required supply for flood-affected hospitals has been delivered. The Southern Blood Service Region 12 in Hat Yai, Songkhla, remains unable to operate due to flood-related damage to its facilities and equipment. Mobile donation units are limited by ongoing recovery work at local offices, affecting supply to hospitals in Songkhla, Trang, Phatthalung, Satun, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat.

 

Khaosod reported that The National Blood Service is sending blood from other regions but says supplies remain critically low for over 135 hospitals in the south. Donations are currently accepted at the main centre on Henri Dunant Road and at blood service centres in 11 provinces, including Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, Chonburi, Hua Hin, Nakhon Si Thammarat, and Phuket.

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• Floods across eight southern provinces have caused 162 deaths, with Songkhla hardest hit.

• Essential services are being rapidly restored as water levels drop and recovery operations expand.

• The Thai Red Cross reports severe blood shortages, with only 20% of required supply reached.

 

 

 Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-11-30

 

UPDATE
Hat Yai Flood Toll Revised  & Confirmed at 65 Unnatural Deaths

 

Picture courtesy of Amarin

 

The Ministry of Public Health has confirmed that 65 people died unnaturally during the Hat Yai floods, clarifying confusion after earlier reports suggested 131 fatalities. Officials said the higher figure referred to the total number of bodies received at Songklanagarind Hospital, which included deaths unrelated to the disaster. The announcement aimed to prevent further misinformation during the ongoing emergency.

 

At 17:15 on 29 November 2025, Dr Sakda Alphachin, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health, provided a detailed briefing at Songklanagarind Hospital in Songkhla Province. He explained that by 4pm the hospital had received 131 bodies, with 55 originating from Hat Yai Hospital, where they had been stored since the start of the flood. The remaining 76 were newly received during the flood response.

 

Dr Sakda stated that 11 of these individuals died from normal illnesses at Songklanagarind Hospital during the flood period. This left 65 deaths classified as unnatural, or possibly 64 pending verification, and these did not occur in hospital settings or involve patients who visited hospitals and later died. Authorities are now confirming the identities of the deceased and establishing whether each death occurred during the flood.

 

He stressed that on-site data was accurate, urging the public to rely on official information to avoid confusion. When asked to confirm that only 65 people died unnaturally because of the floods, he replied, “Correct, during the flood.” He explained that the term “unnatural death” is used because the causes have not yet been fully determined and require formal investigation.

 

Questions were raised about whether deaths linked to oxygen shortages at Hat Yai Hospital should be counted as flood-related. Dr Sakda said an investigation team would determine this on a case-by-case basis. He noted that the hospital faced some oxygen shortages during the crisis, although staff worked to stabilise patients and severely ill individuals were already at high risk.

 

Amarin reported that officials emphasised that the Ministry of Public Health and police have jointly verified the figures. They also rejected claims of interference in rescue teams’ reporting, stating that only confirmed data can be used in official tallies. Issuing death certificates will be required to confirm causes of death, including whether they are directly attributable to the flood.

 

Key Takeaways

 

• Officials confirmed 65 unnatural deaths from the Hat Yai floods after reviewing hospital data.

• A total of 131 bodies were received, though many were not flood-related and included hospital deaths.

• Investigations are ongoing to verify identities and determine which deaths were directly caused by the disaster.

 

 Adapted by Asean Now from Amarin 2025-11-30

 

 

3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Songkhla: 126 deaths

NakhonSiThammarat: 9 deaths

Pattani: 7 deaths

Satun: 5 deaths

Yala: 5 deaths

Narathiwat: 4 deaths

Phatthalung: 4 deaths

Trang: 2 deaths

So this news details the count of deaths within 8 towns. 

But the government is calling it all fake news. When they do not even know what constitutes flood related deaths. Shortages? Maybe that is caused by the flood. 

Or perhaps they just do not want to make the death toll accountable to the flood to save face for their lack of prep and refusal to listen to warnings?

On 11/30/2025 at 6:41 AM, thesetat said:

So this news details the count of deaths within 8 towns. 

But the government is calling it all fake news. When they do not even know what constitutes flood related deaths. Shortages? Maybe that is caused by the flood. 

Or perhaps they just do not want to make the death toll accountable to the flood to save face for their lack of prep and refusal to listen to warnings?

Truth, the local authorities were and remain inept

This falls squirrely on the tiny shoulders of Anutin, who was responsible for not giving sufficient warning to the people, even though the Malaysian meteorological authorities provided Thailand with ample notice of the weather forecast. This was an epic failure of the major incompetent. 

Sad all around.  

On 11/30/2025 at 6:41 AM, thesetat said:

So this news details the count of deaths within 8 towns. 

But the government is calling it all fake news. When they do not even know what constitutes flood related deaths. Shortages? Maybe that is caused by the flood. 

Or perhaps they just do not want to make the death toll accountable to the flood to save face for their lack of prep and refusal to listen to warnings?

let them count the numbers also 'to  little to late '