Torrential monsoon rains have wreaked havoc across Thailand, causing deadly flash floods and mudslides that have claimed the lives of 22 people and injured 19. The relentless downpours, which affected a dozen provinces last week, have left over 30,000 households struggling in the aftermath.
One of the most tragic incidents occurred on the southern island of Phuket, where a mudslide tragically killed 13 people, including a Russian couple and nine migrant workers from neighboring Myanmar.
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra visited affected areas over the weekend, personally distributing food supplies to residents in the northern province of Nan.
In the northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima, rescue workers are desperately battling to reach three workers trapped under debris following the collapse of a tunnel at a Thai-China railway construction project.
Severe flooding continues to plague five northern provinces, including Chiang Rai, Sukhothai, and Prae. Authorities have warned of a high risk of rising water levels in areas near the Chao Phraya River, including the capital, Bangkok, although the situation remains manageable for now.
As rescue and recovery efforts continue, officials are urging residents in vulnerable areas to remain vigilant and follow safety precautions due to the ongoing threat of further heavy rainfall.
