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Severe flooding in southern Thailand has resulted in 170 confirmed deaths, according to the Ministry of Public Health. However, this number clashes with reports from police and rescuers, indicating over 100 bodies were found in Hat Yai district alone. Amidst the tragedy, discrepancies in reported figures have raised concerns about accuracy and transparency.

 

Flooding impacted eight provinces in the South, with Songkhla suffering the most, recording 65 confirmed flood-related deaths out of 131 reported fatalities. The Ministry stated that 11 deaths were due to medical conditions, while other causes remain under forensic investigation. Conflicting reports from the Royal Thai Police (RTP) and rescue teams claim more than 100 deaths in Hat Yai district, contradicting official figures.

 

Thai PBS highlighted journalistic scrutiny regarding these inconsistencies. Deputy Permanent Secretary, Sakda Alapach, stood by the Ministry’s data, asserting that only confirmed cases are counted as flood-related. Former deputy police chief Surachate Hakparn suggested the death toll could be as high as 1,000, urging the government to provide truthful information.

 

Despite the conflicting numbers, the Ministry of Public Health insists its report is accurate and states no information is being withheld. They emphasized the ongoing investigations and commitment to transparency, even as discrepancies persist.

 

Simultaneously, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports reported the successful rescue of 1,812 foreign nationals over six days, confirming that no foreigners remain stranded. The latest evacuation included individuals from China, Africa, Malaysia, Australia, Scotland, and Singapore.

 

The situation underscores the challenges in disaster response and accurate reporting. Public and governmental trust hinges on resolving the discrepancies and ensuring clear communication in future crises, reported The Thaiger.

 

Key Takeaways

• Conflicting reports emerged regarding flood-related deaths in southern Thailand.
• Official figures differ from those provided by police and rescue teams.
• Efforts continue to ensure accurate reporting and aid transparency.

 

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-12-01

 

 

 

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Believable or not?

Surachate Hakparn, a Songkhla native and Hat Yai resident, is suggesting the government figures are massaged to exclude people who died because of the floods, for example couldn't get their dialysis treatment  or heart medication because they were trapped by the floodwaters, and simply includes only those that drowned. 

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Severe flooding in southern Thailand has resulted in 170 confirmed deaths, according to the Ministry of Public Health. However, this number clashes with reports from police and rescuers, indicating over 100 bodies were found in Hat Yai district alone. Amidst the tragedy, discrepancies in reported figures have raised concerns about accuracy and transparency.

It's called softening the blow...

Of course the Government is going to massage the figures   its no good for voters to see that they did a bad job, every governments do the same