Royal Thai Police Mobilizes to Assist and Protect Tourists and Foreign Nationals Amid Hatyai Flood Crisis

(27 November 2025) – In response to severe flooding in Hatyai District, Songkhla Province—triggered by record-breaking rainfall that has inundated several areas—the Royal Thai Police has launched an accelerated operation to assist and safeguard more than 1,000 stranded foreign nationals, including Malaysian and Singaporean tourists.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Jaturapat Bhiromkaew, Commander of Foreign Affairs Division/Deputy Spokesperson for the Royal Thai Police, stated that the National Police Chief has instructed local police units to take proactive measures, treating the situation as an urgent priority. Officers have been deployed to provide immediate support, ensure safety, and assist both Thai residents and foreigners who remain stranded in affected zones. The Royal Thai Police is also coordinating closely with foreign consulates to monitor developments, deliver comprehensive assistance, and reinforce crime-prevention efforts to protect vulnerable flood victims during this emergency.

Beyond security operations, police units have mobilized personnel and equipment to work alongside the Royal Thai Navy and rescue agencies in evacuating foreign nationals from hotels and accommodations to safe areas and temporary shelters established at Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai Campus. Close coordination is ongoing with foreign consulates—such as the Malaysian Consulate—to facilitate communication, track and support their citizens, and manage all essential needs to ease concerns among families abroad.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Jaturapat Bhiromkaew emphasized, “The Royal Thai Police reaffirms that the hardships caused by this flooding will not hinder our mission to protect and assist every individual in crisis. We have joined forces to take comprehensive and continuous action, placing utmost priority on the safety of the public, including international tourists.”

The Royal Thai Police and all officers stand ready to support everyone affected until safety and stability are fully restored in Hatyai.

Source: Royal Thai Police 

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