Kapong River Flash Flood Devastates Pak Khlong-Tha Han Villages, Worst in 14 Years

A severe flash flood from the Kapong River has devastated Pak Khlong and Tha Han villages in Kapong District, Phang Nga Province, Thailand, marking the worst disaster in 14 years. According to local media MGR Online (South), this flood is reported to be the most severe in the past 14 years, significantly impacting the residents of both villages. Further details regarding the extent of the damage, rescue efforts, and recovery prospects are awaited. Southern Thailand frequently experiences damage from rising rivers and flash floods during the rainy season, but this incident appears to be particularly large in scale. Source: MGR Online (South)