Southern Thailand is emerging from one of the most severe floods in recent years. Although the water has receded, the effects on families, livelihoods, and overall well-being persist.
The 2025 flooding began with continuous heavy rainfall on November 19–20, leading to historically high water levels and extensive damage. The situation was driven by exceptionally high accumulated rainfall and upstream runoff from the Sadao district.
Key events:
- November 19, 2025: Heavy rain began across lower Southern Thailand, with warnings issued by the Eastern Southern Meteorological Centre.
- November 20 onward: Prolonged, intense rainfall affected Hat Yai and the surrounding upstream areas.
- November 24–25, 2025: Hat Yai district recorded 340–359 millimetres of rain within 24 hours, resulting in critical flooding. Large parts of the town were submerged, leaving communities without electricity, mobile signals, and access to food.
The conditions heightened the risks of skin infections, wound complications, and inflammation caused by contaminated water and high humidity. Eight field hospitals and mobile medical units were deployed to provide essential initial care, including wound treatment, antibiotics, infection control, and disease prevention. Minor surgical procedures were also conducted onsite to ease the burden on main hospitals and ensure timely treatment for emergency cases.
In late November, the idsMED Thailand management team mobilised support. With 5,158 soon-to-expire INNOQ surgical gowns available in inventory, the team arranged for the items to be donated to healthcare workers responding to the crisis. Additionally, 300 units of adult cannulas and 300 oxygen masks with bags were contributed for patient use. Following compliance procedures, a formal donation request was obtained from Songkhla Hospital, endorsed by the 12th Healthcare Sector MOPH Ombudsman. Songkhla Hospital will distribute the donated items to eight field hospitals and other hospitals within the 12th Healthcare Sector, covering the provinces of Trang, Pattalung, Songkhla, Yala, Pattani, and Narathiwas. The donation handover took place on December 2, 2025, at Songkhla Hospital, received by Hospital Director Dr. Ratanapol Lorprasertkul, who expressed his appreciation to idsMED Thailand.
As recovery efforts continue, the unity across communities and healthcare teams remains notable. FSS and BME teams in the South have been actively visiting affected hospitals to assess the damage to equipment, with strong support from middle and back office teams. Across the region, volunteers continue to coordinate donations, mobilise resources, and offer psychological support—helping communities regain stability and hope.
This event reinforces the vital role of healthcare solution providers like idsMED and the meaningful impact of collaborative, professional teamwork during times of crisis.
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