EPISODE · Jan 4, 2026 · 40 MIN
085: "It Looked Like a Warzone" Inside Thailand’s Worst Flood in 300 Years
from One Night in Bangkok · host One Night in Bangkok
In this episode of One Night in Bangkok, we go deep into one of the most devastating natural disasters in modern Thai history: the catastrophic floods that hit Hat Yai and Southern Thailand. Friso Poldervaart is one of the founders of from Bangkok Community Help and shares his firsthand account of responding to what locals describe as the worst flood in over 300 years.This episode also explores the deeper social realities of Thailand, why outer provinces often feel forgotten compared to Bangkok, poverty in Thailand, and the complex realities behind children working as street vendors. If you’re living in Thailand, traveling here, or simply want a deeper, more honest look at life beyond social media, this episode gives a different perspective on what it's like for many Thai people.
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In this episode of One Night in Bangkok, we go deep into one of the most devastating natural disasters in modern Thai history: the catastrophic floods that hit Hat Yai and Southern Thailand. Friso Poldervaart is one of the founders of from Bangkok Community Help and shares his firsthand account of responding to what locals describe as the worst flood in over 300 years.This episode also explores the deeper social realities of Thailand, why outer provinces often feel forgotten compared to Bangkok, poverty in Thailand, and the complex realities behind children working as street vendors. If you’re living in Thailand, traveling here, or simply want a deeper, more honest look at life beyond social media, this episode gives a different perspective on what it's like for many Thai people.
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