Southern Thailand Floods Expose Dangerous Government Unpreparedness Amidst Deadly Crisis

As southern Thailand battles devastating floods that have claimed at least 33 lives and affected over 2.7 million people, stark questions emerge about government readiness in managing natural disasters. This catastrophe, worsened by relentless rainfall and inadequate infrastructure, has trapped thousands atop rooftops—symbols of a system overwhelmed and unprepared. How Much More Can Governments Ignore the Signs? Floodwaters nearly submerged entire neighborhoods in Hat Yai, the region’s largest city, leaving residents desperate for rescue. Emergency workers rely on flat-bottom boats and helicopters to evacuate patients from hospitals on the brink of losing power. Despite these efforts, the crisis reveals a...