Thousands of Malaysian travelers have found themselves stuck in Hat Yai and the surrounding Thai regions after severe flooding blocked their return routes. The Foreign Ministry confirmed that approximately 4,000 nationals remain safe but stranded, with most seeking refuge in local hotels.
Muhammad Aliff Ikhwan Ahmad, 31, from Alor Setar in Kedah, described challenging conditions as guests struggled with limited provisions. The hotel distributed minimal rations, forcing occupants to split scarce meals among themselves. Power failures compounded their difficulties, while depleting mobile phone batteries prevented regular contact with relatives back home. He expressed hope that improving weather might allow their group to reach Bukit Kayu Hitam.
Another stranded traveler, Muhammad Ammar Jasni, 26, from Sungai Petani, recounted how rapidly rising waters trapped his party until a Thai resident facilitated their evacuation to a military base shelter. Receding floodwaters have since enabled some travelers to begin their homeward journey.
Muhammad Aliff Ikhwan Ahmad, 31, from Alor Setar in Kedah, described challenging conditions as guests struggled with limited provisions. The hotel distributed minimal rations, forcing occupants to split scarce meals among themselves. Power failures compounded their difficulties, while depleting mobile phone batteries prevented regular contact with relatives back home. He expressed hope that improving weather might allow their group to reach Bukit Kayu Hitam.
Another stranded traveler, Muhammad Ammar Jasni, 26, from Sungai Petani, recounted how rapidly rising waters trapped his party until a Thai resident facilitated their evacuation to a military base shelter. Receding floodwaters have since enabled some travelers to begin their homeward journey.
