The Public Health Ministry has directed the Department of Medical Services to urgently mobilize medical personnel to assist residents affected by severe flooding in Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province, and other southern provinces.

On November 23, health authorities addressed reports from the United States confirming the world’s first human case and fatality from the H5N5 avian influenza strain. H5N5 is typically an animal-to-animal virus and is not known to transmit from animals to humans. This incident marks the first documented case of H5N5 infection in a human.

Tourism and Sports Minister Attakorn Sirilatthayakorn conducted an on-site inspection in Hat Yai late on November 22 to assess the flood situation in Songkhla’s Hat Yai Municipality, where severe inundation in key commercial zones, residential areas, and surrounding communities has left large numbers of tourists unable to leave the area.

The Department of Disease Control has issued a warning to residents in flood-affected areas to be vigilant about health and safety risks during ongoing flooding. In addition to drowning hazards, electrical leakage and electric shock pose serious dangers that can cause severe injury or sudden death. The department has provided key preventive guidelines to help protect the public.

Phuket, Thailand — Thailand has secured a major international victory as Phuket has been officially chosen to host the Global Wellness Summit 2026 (GWS 2026), one of the world’s most influential events in the wellness industry. The announcement marks a historic milestone for Thailand and reinforces the country’s reputation as a premier global destination for wellness tourism and a rising leader in the global wellness economy.

Bangkok, November 21, 2025 — Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun delivered a keynote address at the Bangkok Post Economic Forum 2025 under the theme “Reigniting Thailand’s Growth Engine: Trade and Exports.” The event, held at the World Ballroom of Centara Grand at CentralWorld, marked the 79th anniversary of the Bangkok Post.