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Thailand Flooding Crisis Deepens in Phatthalung Province, Search Continues for Missing Teen
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As of November 22, 2025, severe flooding continues to grip Phatthalung Province, Thailand, with all 11 districts remaining affected and a desperate search underway for a 14-year-old boy swept away by floodwaters. The situation is described as “worrisome” as continuous rainfall exacerbates already critical conditions, impacting thousands of residents and disrupting infrastructure.
Widespread Flooding and Infrastructure Damage
Persistent heavy rains have led to widespread inundation across Phatthalung, causing significant hardship for local communities. Many homes have been flooded, and travel has become treacherous on numerous roads. Specifically, asian route 41, near Ban Khok Ya School in Khao Chaison District, is submerged under nearly 50 centimeters of water, hindering traffic flow in both directions. Crews are on site attempting to facilitate passage for motorists.
The relentless downpour has also compromised critical infrastructure. A vital bridge along the Mae Khri – Tamode route, near the Tamode Police Station, has suffered significant erosion, forcing authorities to close the passage and advise motorists to seek alternative routes for their safety.
Desperate Search for Missing Boy
The flooding has tragically claimed the focus of a search and rescue operation. A 14-year-old resident of Fa Lamee Subdistrict, Pak Phayun District, disappeared on the afternoon of November 22nd after going to play in the water at Ban bang Muang Bridge with a friend. The boy, who had been sent to purchase chicken eggs, was swept away by the strong current in front of his companion. Despite extensive searching from 1 p.m. until nightfall, he remains missing. A poignant image captured by his friend before the incident shows the boy smiling,holding a bag of eggs.
government Response and Aid Efforts
Recognizing the severity of the crisis,Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport,Pipat Ratchakitprakarn,visited Phatthalung Province on November 22nd to assess the situation firsthand.He inspected critical areas,including the Pho intersection in Chamuang Subdistrict,Khuan Khanun District – a hotspot for flash floods originating from the Banthat mountain range – and the Tha Nae Weir in khao Ya Subdistrict,Sri Banphot District,to evaluate water intake and drainage capacity.
“The government is committed to providing all necessary support to the affected communities,” a senior official stated.
Mr. Ratchakitprakarn also engaged directly with those displaced by the floods,offering encouragement and participating in the readiness and distribution of fresh food to villagers. The Deputy Prime Minister then visited Village No. 15 in Khuan Maphrao Subdistrict, Mueang Phatthalung District, delivering over 300 survival kits to vulnerable populations, including the elderly and people with disabilities. He was accompanied by Sujit Wajakit, Acting Governor of Phatthalung Province, and other local leaders.
Ongoing concerns and Future Outlook
The hardest-hit area remains Mueang phatthalung District, where floodwaters have reached nearly 2 meters in some villages, forcing residents to evacuate their homes. Agencies are actively distributing food and supplies to disaster victims.
Local and government agencies are closely monitoring the situation and preparing for the possibility of continued rainfall over the next 1-2 days. Efforts are
