BANGKOK – The death toll from the catastrophic flooding in Southern Thailand has risen sharply to 145, with the province of Songkhla suffering the heaviest loss at 110 lives, Government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat announced today. The figures, based on a report from the Public Health Ministry, mark one of the largest casualties from a disaster in the nation’s recent history.

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The grim update comes as floodwaters in the hardest-hit areas, including the commercial hub of Hat Yai, have receded for a second day. The receding water has allowed rescue teams to access previously cut-off communities but has also revealed a tragic scene, with the bodies of victims who were swept away now being found in public spaces. Discovered bodies are being covered with white sheets by residents and await collection by authorities, who warn the number of fatalities is likely to continue climbing as more areas become accessible.

The Royal Thai Police confirmed the scale of the tragedy in Hat Yai, reporting that the Region 9 Forensics Centre has already recorded over 100 bodies from the flood zone. To manage the overwhelming task of victim identification, national police chief has ordered mobile cold-storage facilities to the disaster area. The Ministry of Public Health has designated Prince of Songkla University Hospital as the central hub for all recovered bodies to prevent duplication in counts and expedite assistance to families.

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A major national operation is now underway to identify the victims. The Public Health Ministry has mobilized forensic specialists from across the country, deploying an initial team of 40 officials, including forensic pathologists and technicians. Dental experts are also being coordinated to assist with identification through dental records, while several medical teams have departed from Bangkok to support the effort.

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The government has moved to address public confusion over the death toll, which stood at just 55 in an official announcement yesterday. Government Spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat emphasized that the Emergency Flood Situation Command Centre will only release numbers once they are verified by the Ministry of Public Health and asserted there is no reason for the government to conceal the actual number of fatalities. As the recovery continues, appeals have spread on social media for public donations of sheets to help wrap the corpses.

-Thailand News (TN)