HAT YAI – Sudden flash floods have paralyzed the southern commercial hub of Hat Yai in Songkhla province, leaving hundreds of tourists stranded in their hotels, including a significant number of Malaysian visitors. The inundation has disrupted essential services, with many hotel kitchens rendered inoperable and guests unable to venture out for food and supplies.

Record Rainfall Submerges Southern Thailand, Triggers Maximum Alert

The situation has prompted the Malaysian Consulate General in Songkhla to issue a travel advisory, urging its citizens to postpone visits to flood-affected southern Thailand. The warning comes as many Malaysians who had already arrived for weekend trips found themselves confined to their accommodations.

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul visits Hat Yai District on the evening of November 22 to assess the flooding situation and provide assistance to affected residents.

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Distress calls have emerged from stranded tourists, including a Malaysian mother, Lily Suraini, who appealed via social media for milk and disposable nappies for her two young children while staying at the Siam Oriental Hotel amid power outages and diminishing phone battery. Local reports confirm that emergency response efforts are underway to assist those isolated by the rising waters.

-Thailand News (TN)