Southern Thailand Floods 2025: A Disaster That Raises Bigger Questions Than Water Levels

The 2025 Southern Thailand floods exposed not only the power of extreme weather but the deeper challenges facing Thailand’s disaster management system. As communities mobilised faster than institutions, the crisis revealed gaps in early warning, coordination and emergency readiness. With floods, earthquakes and public health emergencies becoming more frequent, Thailand must strengthen its preparedness and build a disaster response system that matches the speed and trust of its people.
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