Heavy Rain Causes Roof Leaks at Surat Thani Hospital, Staff and Patients Scramble
Severe roof leaks flooded Surat Thani Hospital during heavy rain on May 7, affecting patients and staff in both an aging OPD building and a newly constructed special ward.
Heavy rain in Surat Thani city caused significant roof leaks at Surat Thani Hospital at 1:30 PM on May 7, 2025, with water pouring down like an open faucet and affecting both staff and patients receiving care.
A Facebook page named 'Mon Mai Surat Thani' posted a video of water cascading into the hospital, appealing for help and expressing concern for hospital personnel and patients during the heavy rainfall in the city at that time.
The page later noted that the hospital's 2-story OPD building is very old and has been in use for a long time, with roof leaks occurring after just half an hour of rain. Commenters suggested this is not surprising and that urgent renovations may be necessary until a new building can be constructed. However, they also noted that the new 7-story special ward building is also experiencing leaks, which is concerning.
The hospital is expected to issue a clarification statement regarding the situation.
