Thai man rescues and shelters 74-year-old Singaporean tour stranded in Hat Yai floods

Published on: Nov 26, 2025 12:59 pm The floods caused blackouts and disrupted supplies, leaving several visitors trapped in hotels. A 74-year-old Singaporean tour had a frightening experience during his holiday in Thailand as some of the worst floods in years hit the country’s south. The MFA has warned citizens against travelling to Songkhla province, including Hat Yai, and said flooding is expected to continue.(Reuters) According to a report the South China Morning Post, Ronnie Toh got separated from his family in Hat Yai, one of the declared disaster zones, after heavy rain flooded the city, cutting power and disrupting water supply. The trouble began when Toh left his hotel to wade through knee-deep water to a near shopping centre to get a stronger mobile phone signal, according to his son, Vincent. Local hero rescues stranded tour: As the rain worsened, water levels rose above his wa. Despite staying in contact through social media, Toh decided to leave the shopping centre due to worries about food, water, and safety. He climbed onto the roof of a souvenir shop as the water surged. 5 pm, his phone battery had died, and his family lost contact with him. It was only around midnight that Toh called from a Thai number, saying he was safe. He had been rescued a local man, Viriya, who took him to his home, provided food, and allowed him to stay the night. Vincent described Viriya as “a hero” for helping his father through the dangerous floodwaters. Tours stranded as floods worsen: Many other tours were also stranded. Toh and his group missed their flight after finding their car submerged. Around 1,000 tours remained stuck in hotels and at the airport. Affected people have contacted Singapore’s Minry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) for help. The MFA has warned citizens against travelling to Songkhla province, including Hat Yai, and said flooding is expected to continue. All 16 dricts in the province have been declared disaster zones, with Hat Yai the hardest hit. News / Trending / Thai man rescues and shelters 74-year-old Singaporean tour stranded in Hat Yai floods See Less