Heavy rain causes leaks at Surat Thani hospital
Severe roof leaks flooded parts of Surat Thani Hospital during heavy rain on Wednesday, disrupting operations at the aging facility that regularly suffers water damage during rainfall.
SURAT THANI — 7 May 2026, Heavy rain in Surat Thani city caused severe roof leaks at Surat Thani Hospital on Wednesday, disrupting staff and patients inside the facility.
The incident occurred at around 13:30 as heavy rainfall swept through the province, with water reportedly pouring through parts of the hospital building "like an open tap", according to local reports.
Videos shared by the Facebook page "Monmai Surat Thani" showed large amounts of water leaking inside the hospital, while staff worked to manage the situation.
"Please help Surat Thani Hospital. Funding is urgently needed," the page wrote, expressing sympathy for hospital staff and patients affected by the flooding.
The page later stated that the OPD 2 building was an ageing structure that had been in use for many years and regularly suffered roof leaks during prolonged rainfall.
"After around half an hour of rain, the roof leaks like this. It may not be surprising because the building is very old and likely needs urgent renovation while waiting for a new building to be constructed," the post said.
The page also questioned reports that leaks had occurred in a newer special ward building on the seventh floor.
Hospital officials were preparing a formal explanation regarding the incident later on Wednesday.
