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  Thailand's Main Natural Hazards Thailand faces several major natural hazards that are prioritized for addressing due to their significant impact and frequency. One of the most dangerous hazards is flooding, which occurs during the monsoon season when heavy rainfall combines with inadequate drainage systems and deforestation. Flooding poses a direct threat to human life and causes extensive damage to infrastructure. It disrupts economic activities and affects agricultural productivity, making it a priority hazard to address in Thailand.      https://www.iied.org/thailands-floods-complex-political-geographical-factors-behind-crisis Another priority hazard in Thailand is tropical cyclones, including tropical storms and typhoons. While not as frequent as flooding, these cyclones can have devastating effects when they do occur. They bring strong winds, heavy rainfall, storm surges, and coastal erosion. Tropical cyclones can cause extensive property damage, endanger lives, and disrupt