Due to heavy rains causing critical flooding in southern areas, many locations still face high water levels, severely affecting residents. Officials and rescue teams are working intensively to assist the public. As of 25 Nov 2025, Thairath Online has compiled a timeline updating key flood events.

At 21:31, Hat Yai Hospital requested everyone to refrain from sharing false information about nearly 100 patient deaths, stating such rumors only cause panic and worsen the community's suffering.

At 21:00, the Ministry of Public Health denied reports claiming 80 bodies were transported to Hat Yai Hospital, confirming these were untrue.

At 19:40, the Satun Provincial Public Relations Office's Facebook page warned residents in La-ngu District, Satun Province, to prepare for 100% evacuation as flash floods were rushing into the area.

At 19:33, the Prime Minister signed an order elevating Songkhla to a level 4 severe disaster zone and established the National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command Center to respond.

At 19:14, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) issued a notice permitting drone use for disaster relief operations in the southern flood areas under specific conditions.

At 19:03, the Ministry of Commerce, through the Department of Internal Trade, set up a War Room as a central coordination center to monitor the situation on an hourly basis.

At 18:07, the Facebook page of the Tai Teck Tung Foundation in Nakhon Si Thammarat shared a heartbreaking case from the Hat Yai floods, reporting victims trapped on rooftops, waiting hopelessly for rescue.

At 17:49, the State Railway of Thailand announced changes to origin and destination stations for eight trains and the suspension of 22 trains until the situation improves.

At 17:49, aerial images showed severe flooding in Hat Yai's Suphasanrangsan and Chong Khao areas, as well as the Thung Sao community, with water levels still high and vehicles unable to travel.

At 13:18, the Royal Thai Navy's Chakri Naruebet aircraft carrier departed Sattahip Naval Base, converted into a floating airbase, kitchen, and hospital, pledging to support residents until the crisis eases.

At 13:11, the Ministry of Defence mobilized all military branches to assist with Hat Yai floods, establishing a central command center operating 24 hours as the flood situation expanded and worsened.

At 13:03, the Cabinet resolved to declare a state of emergency in Songkhla Province, with the Prime Minister signing the order, assigning the Supreme Commander to lead rapid assistance efforts.

At 12:41, Labor Minister Trinuch Thienthong ordered the Ministry of Labor's operations center to monitor flood damage in the south continuously, 24 hours a day.

At 12:22, Danucha Pichayanan, Secretary-General of the National Water Resources Office, urged vigilance after river levels exceeded embankments by over two meters, citing the heaviest rainfall in 300 years and differing water management from northern and central regions, worsening the crisis; recommended dredging the R.1 and U Taphao canals.

At 12:21, the Meteorological Department warned of heavy rain in several southern provinces, alerting eight provinces to the risk and providing radar channels to check weather and rainfall conditions by area.

At 12:17, Natthapong Ruangpanyawut, leader of the People's Party, revealed that volunteer and developer teams use an AI-powered system to scan flood data from social media, filtering 20,000 messages to identify at-risk groups, patients, and coordinates requesting help, then forwarding assistance to victims.

At 12:14, Pol. Lt. Gen. Ruthapol Naowarat, Minister of Justice, reported that four Songkhla prisons were unaffected by the Hat Yai floods and were set up as kitchens to prepare food for flood victims.

At 11:52, residents posted videos showing people trapped inside homes amid strong flood currents near Hat Yai Railway Station, with trains nearly submerged, appealing for help before the situation worsens.

At 11:52, the Narathiwat Irrigation Project warned that water levels at the Kolok River's Lantu Bridge were rising by 4-5 cm per hour, urging residents in Su-ngai Padi, Su-ngai Kolok, and Tak Bai districts to remain vigilant.

At 11:50, Lieutenant Colonel Thammanat Prompao took command of southern flood relief operations, accelerating evacuation efforts in strong currents using jet skis, long-tail boats, navy SEAL boats, and helicopters, while the Royal Irrigation Department opened all floodgates.

At 11:24, the Transport Company Limited (BorKorSor) temporarily suspended bus services on six routes in the southern region.

At 11:21, Chulapan Amornwiwat criticized the government’s failure to handle the Hat Yai floods effectively, urging urgent action to resolve the clean water crisis by deploying mobile water production trucks to safe locations in central Hat Yai within 24 hours, alongside appointing a disaster commander.

At 11:11, Admiral Phairoj Fuangchan, Commander of the Royal Thai Navy, announced preparations to deploy the Ang Thong and Chang naval vessels to join the Chakri Naruebet in evacuating residents from flooded areas in Hat Yai District.

At 10:47, social media expressed deep concern over the Hat Yai flooding crisis and other southern provinces, questioning who is in charge of the disaster response and urging immediate establishment of a management plan to aid victims.

At 10:32, General Chaiphruek Duangpraphat, Army Chief of Staff, stated that the army mobilized personnel and equipment to assist with the Hat Yai floods, arriving today to expedite evacuations from critical zones, confident the Prime Minister is managing the situation to prevent disorder.

At 10:17, Defence Minister General Natthapol Nakpanich flew urgently to the flood-affected Hat Yai area to command elevated response efforts and accelerate aid to residents.

At 09:39, the Chakri Naruebet aircraft carrier was scheduled to depart this evening to aid southern flood relief, establishing a sea base for helicopter operations to transport supplies and distribute aid to victims.

At 09:22, residents severely impacted urged the government to speed up evacuation and assistance for Songkhla flood victims, many still unable to leave their homes; total affected population reached 697,231.

At 08:32, the Eastern Southern Meteorological Center issued warnings for six provinces about very heavy rain that could trigger flash floods and landslides in vulnerable areas.

At 07:20, the Royal Thai Navy deployed the Chakri Naruebet to Songkhla this morning, bringing personnel and equipment to assist flood-affected residents.

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