Storms Devastate Thailand's Shrimp Industry, Triggering Calls for Urgent Aid

THAILAND
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 10:00 (GMT + 9)

Historic Floods Wreak Havoc on Southern Region's Key Export Sector The Thai shrimp industry, a vital component of the national economy, has been severely affected by historic storms and prolonged flooding, particularly in the southern downstream region bordering the Gulf of Thailand. This area alone traditionally contributes more than 10% of the country's total shrimp production. The assessment, based on information provided by the trade-data organization Synthesis and reported by VASEP, indicates a massive blow to the sector. For nearly two weeks, heavy rains and flooding have ravaged nine southern provinces of Thailand, causing extensive damage to both lives and property. Economically, the shrimp farming and processing industry—one of the country's key export sectors—has suffered the most significant impact. According to the Thai Shrimp Association, the do... FULL STORY