Bangkok Post
Hat Yai a test for Anutin
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The political balance in Hat Yai, the commercial heart of southern Thailand, could be tested by more than the threat of flooding.
Key facts
- The political balance in Hat Yai, the commercial heart of southern Thailand, could be tested by more than the threat of flooding.
- As heavy rain renews fears of a repeat of last year’s devastating inundation, the government’s ability to protect the city could have significant implications for Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul and his party’s electoral
- Speculation that Klatham could join the coalition began when it backed the 2027 budget bill, despite the opposition whip’s position that opposition MPs should reject the bill or abstain.
- Municipal authorities monitored flood cameras at more than 40 locations.
Summary
As heavy rain renews fears of a repeat of last year’s devastating inundation, the government’s ability to protect the city could have significant implications for Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul and his party’s electoral prospects in Songkhla.
For Mr Anutin, the stakes are particularly high. He was serving as interim prime minister when the disaster struck last year and faced intense public criticism over the authorities’ handling of the crisis.