Severe flooding is affecting Thailand, resulting in the suspension of trains and buses in the south where tourists are stranded.
Heavy and continuous rainfall is exacerbating the situation in many provinces.
See: Weather alert in Thailand: cold in the north, heavy rain in the south
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation announced on Sunday, November 23, that ten provinces in the south were flooded and approximately 1.47 million people were in distress.
More than a million people affected in the south
Flooding in Hat Yai in November 2025. Photo: Thai PBS World
The highest number of affected households, 194,574, was recorded in Nakhon Si Thammarat, followed by 190,757 families in Songkhla and 103,190 households in Phatthalung.
In the south, the meteorological service announced that the rains will continue to fall heavily on Sunday and decrease from Monday to Friday.
Ten southern provinces severely affected by flooding
Flood victims receive supplies from the authorities of Pak Phanang district, Nakhon Si Thammarat, on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Photo: Nujaree Rakrun
The flooded provinces in the south are:
Surat Thani, Krabi, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Trang, Phatthalung, Satun, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat.
The water level is rising in these provinces, except in Surat Thani and Krabi where the flooding is receding.
The flooding in the ten southern provinces has affected:
- Surat Thani in the districts of Tha Chana, Khian Sa, Chaiya, and Kanchanadit.
- Krabi in the district of Khao Phanom.
- Nakhon Si Thammarat in the districts of Cha-uat, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Tha Sala, Phrommakhiri, Ron Phibun, Na Bon, Sichon, Chawang, Thung Song, Chalerm Prakiat, Hua Sai, Lan Saka, Bang Khan, Phra Phrom, Chang Klang, Pak Phanang, Chulabhorn, Nop Phi Tam, Thung Yai, Phipun, Chian Yai, and Tham Phannara.
- Trang in the districts of Na Yong, Huai Yot, Ratsada, Yan Ta Khao, Wang Wiset, Kantang, Trang, Sikao, and Palian.
- Phatthalung in the districts of Phatthalung, Khuan Khanun, Kong Ra, Khao Chaison, Sri Nakarin, Bang Kaew, Pa Bon, Pak Phayun, Sri Banphot, Pa Phayom and Tamot.
- Satun in the districts of Khuan Don, Langu, Tha Phae, Manang, Khuan Ka Long, Satun and Thung Wa.
- Songkhla in the districts of Rattaphum, Songkhla, Chana, Khlong Hoi Khong, Ranot, Krasae Sin, Sathing Phra, Hat Yai, Khuan Niang, Na Thawi, Singha Nakhon, Na Mom, Bang Klam, Sadao, Thepha and Saba Yoi.
- Pattani in the districts of Sai Buri, Mae Lan, Khok Pho, Mayo, Yarang, Mai Kaen, Yaring, Panare, Thung Yang Daeng, Kapho, Nong Chik and Pattani.
- Yala in the district of Yala.
- Narathiwat in the districts of Bacho, Yi-ngo and Narathiwat.
The north and central plains still flooded
Flooding in Thailand in November 2025. Photo: The Nation Thailand
Meanwhile, the overflow of watercourses continues to cause flooding in 11 provinces of the north and central plains.
In the north, flooding has been reported in two provinces:
- Phitsanulok in the district of Bang Rakam.
- Nakhon Sawan in the districts of Chumsaeng, Nakhon Sawan, Phayuha Khiri and Krok Phra.
In the central plains, the provinces still flooded are as follows:
- Uthai Thani in the district of Uthai Thani.
- Chai Nat in the districts of Wat Sing, Manorom, Chai Nat, Sapphaya and Sankhaburi.
- Sing Buri in the districts of In Buri, Phrom Buri and Sing Buri.
- Ang Thong in the districts of Pa Mok, Wiset Chai Chan, Chai Yo and Ang Thong.
- Suphan Buri in the districts of Suphan Buri, Bang Pla Ma, Song Phi Nong, U Thong, Sri Prachan, Don Chedi and Doembang Nangbuat.
- Ayutthaya in the districts of Sena, Phak Hai, Bang Ban, Bang Sai, Bang Pa-in, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Bang Pahan, Bang Sa-ai, Ban Phraek, Maha Rat, Lat Bua Luang and Nakhon Luang.
- Pathum Thani in the districts of Sam Khok and Pathum Thani.
- Nonthaburi in the districts of Nonthaburi, Pak Kret and Bang Kruai.
- Nakhon Pathom in the districts of Bang Len, Sam Phran, Nakhon Chaisi, Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom, Don Tum and Buddha Monthon.
The water level is falling everywhere except Phitsanulok, where it remains stable.
Rail and road services suspended in the south
Flooded roads in Hat Yai in November 2025. Photo: Thai PBS World
On Saturday, November 22, the Thai national railway company (SRT) canceled ten trains in both directions between Bangkok and five destinations in the southernmost provinces due to severe flooding.
The transport company also suspended bus services between Bangkok and Hat Yai, Satun, Yala, Pattani and Su-Ngai Kolok until the situation improves.
The suspended bus lines are as follows:
- 988 – between Bangkok and Satun
- 992 – between Bangkok and Hat Yai
- 987 – between Bangkok and Yala
- 9917 – between Bangkok and Pattani
- 9917 – between Bangkok and Su-Ngai Kolok
Passengers who have purchased tickets can request a refund at SRT ticket counters at all railway stations.
The suspended railway services are as follows:
- Special Express Train No. 31/32 – Bangkok-Hat Yai-Bangkok
- Special Express Train No. 37/38 – Bangkok-Su-Ngai Kolok-Bangkok
- Special Express Train No. 45/46 – Bangkok-Padang Besar-Bangkok
- Rapid Train No. 169/170 – Bangkok-Yala-Bangkok
- Rapid Train No. 171/172 – Bangkok-Su-Ngai Kolok-Bangkok
The air service to Hat Yai remains operational, with a taxi service from the airport to Thai Vasadu junction only.
Flash floods trap tourists in Hat Yai
Flooding in Hat Yai in November 2025. Photo: Thai PBS World
Flash floods that hit the commercial city of Hat Yai, in Songkhla province, southern Thailand, have trapped hundreds of tourists, including Malaysian visitors, in their hotels.
Many tourists had difficulty obtaining food as hotel kitchens were out of order and they were unable to go out.
The Malaysian Consulate General in Songkhla has issued a notice advising Malaysians to postpone their trip to southern Thailand, hit by heavy rain and flooding.
Hat Yai is a popular tourist destination, especially among Malaysians, who often flock to this commercial city on weekends.
Many Malaysian tourists who were already in town were reportedly stranded in their hotels by flash floods.
The New Straits Times reported that a Malaysian woman and her two young children, stranded in one of the hotels, called for help.
According to the newspaper, Lily Suraini, who is staying at the Siam Oriental Hotel, made an appeal via Facebook, requesting essential items such as milk and disposable diapers for her two- and four-year-old children.
She stated that the power had been cut off and her phone's battery was almost dead.
- Southern Thailand is the most affected, with ten provinces flooded.
- More than a million people are affected by the rising waters.
- Trains and buses to the south suspended, tourists stranded in Hat Yai.
See also:
Weather in Thailand: Climate, Seasons and 7-Day Forecast
Source : Bangkok Post, Thai PBS World 1, Thai PBS World 2
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