PRESS RELEASE:
The remaining five hospitals—Maharat Nakhon Si Thammarat Hospital, Tha Sala Hospital, Tha Chang Hospital, Lang Suan Hospital, and Sawi Hospital—remain operational. In response, shelters have been opened to support affected communities, with four centers in Ranong and Chumphon currently housing 48 individuals. Medical teams have tended to 328 cases, providing treatments, health education, and home visits. Emergency supplies, including medical kits and treatment creams for flood-related skin issues, have also been distributed.
According to Minister Somsak Thepsuthin, the ministry continues prioritizing assistance for vulnerable groups, reaching over 20,000 people, including bedridden patients, pregnant women, individuals with disabilities, and the elderly. Disease surveillance remains active, with precautions in place for illnesses such as dengue fever, leptospirosis, pneumonia, influenza, and diarrheal diseases. No outbreaks have been reported in affected areas or shelters.
The Meteorological Department has forecast continued heavy rainfall in the lower southern region until December 22, raising concerns about additional flooding and landslides. Healthcare facilities have been instructed to implement protective measures and prepare alternative service points to maintain medical care for residents during the ongoing crisis.
The preceding is a press release from the Thai Government PR Department.
