NAKHON SI THAMMARAT — 9 November 2026, Three consecutive days of storm, heavy rain and strong winds have battered Nakhon Si Thammarat, causing damage across several areas, with nearly 10 power poles toppled in Khanom district and homes damaged by strong winds in Pak Phanang district, forcing residents to evacuate.
Local reporters said persistent heavy rainfall over the past three days had caused widespread disruption across the southern province.
Along the Ban Khao Dat Fa–Ban Khao Pan road in Khanom district, nearly 10 electricity poles collapsed, causing widespread power outages and affecting local residents.
In Moo 2 of Khanap Nak subdistrict, Pak Phanang district, heavy rain and strong gusts of wind tore roofs off several houses, leaving some homes exposed and uninhabitable. Affected residents were forced to evacuate and seek shelter at relatives’ homes for their safety.
Rain continued to fall across the province, with overcast skies and rising water levels in local canals. The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning, advising residents to remain vigilant from 9 to 13 November.
Nakhon Si Thammarat Deputy Governor Theerapong Chuaychu travelled to the affected areas to inspect the damage and coordinate with the Provincial Electricity Authority’s Khanom office to restore power supplies.
He also instructed officials to facilitate road access and ensure that residents in Pak Phanang district received assistance.
