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Catastrophe in the South: How Record Rainfall and Fragmented Governance Delivered Thailand’s Worst Flood Crisis in Decades
Catastrophe in the South: How Record Rainfall and Fragmented Governance Delivered Thailand’s Worst Flood Crisis in Decades
MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2025
Analysis of the November 2025 flood crisis in Southern Thailand, detailing the record 300-year rainfall event in Hat Yai, Songkhla, the 145 confirmed fatalities, US$700 million economic damage, and the critical need for structural reform in Thailand’s outdated disaster response and water management systems.Stagnant air brings back haze as Bangkok PM2.5 stays at moderate level
Stagnant air brings back haze as Bangkok PM2.5 stays at moderate level
MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2025
Bangkok’s air is turning still, with PM2.5 edging up. The city average was 27µg/m³ at 7am on December 29; Sathorn was highest.Hiking-focused trips gain momentum as cooler skies clear across the North
Hiking-focused trips gain momentum as cooler skies clear across the North
MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2025
With the rainy season over, more travellers are planning nature escapes that combine scenic routes, fresh air and affordable accommodation options.Election Commission sums up day-one party-list MP registration
Election Commission sums up day-one party-list MP registration
MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2025
First day of party-list applications saw parties submit their nominee lists, as officials stressed that election advance voting and referendum out-of-area voting require separate sign-upsFM calls on China to back a lasting ceasefire and discourage renewed conflict
FM calls on China to back a lasting ceasefire and discourage renewed conflict
MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2025
Thai FM Sihasak met China’s Wang Yi in Yunnan, urging Beijing to help sustain the ceasefire and signal Cambodia against renewed conflict ahead of Dec 28–29 talksTAT eyes 36.7m foreigners and 2.78tn baht revenue in 2026
TAT eyes 36.7m foreigners and 2.78tn baht revenue in 2026
MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2025
TAT targets 2.78tn baht tourism revenue in 2026, aiming for 36.7m foreign visitors and 205m domestic trips, with Lisa’s teaser due in JanuaryTighter New Year controls on fireworks, floating lanterns and gunfire
Tighter New Year controls on fireworks, floating lanterns and gunfire
MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2025
Interior Ministry orders governors to tighten New Year 2026 safety, crack down on fireworks, floating lanterns and celebratory gunfire, with 24/7 patrolsNavy clears Chanthaburi–Trat evacuees to return, keeps 72-hour watch
Navy clears Chanthaburi–Trat evacuees to return, keeps 72-hour watch
MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2025
Authorities say Chanthaburi–Trat border has stabilised enough for residents to start returning, with tighter monitoring during the first 72 hours after the ceasefire.