Twin disasters mark yearListen to this articleRubble is seen of the State Audit Office building that collapsed during the March 28 earthquake. Apichart JinakulTwin disasters mark yearAmong the biggest news stories in Thailand in 2025 were two major disasters -- a deadly earthquake felt in Bangkok and a catastrophic flood that inundated Hat Yai, the economic hub of the South. Flooding affected 12 southern provinces, killing more than 270 people and disrupting the lives of millions. Other than physical damage, the disasters disrupted livelihoods and schooling, deepening economic hardship and social inequality, with farmers, low-income households, and the elderly being hit the hardest. Economic losses in the city alone were estimated at up to 12 billion baht, with regional losses possibly reaching 100 billion baht.

Source: Bangkok Post December 25, 2025 01:07 UTC