Fleeing the Floods: Examining the Complex Realities of Climate Displacement in Thailand
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Chaiyapa, Thida
Ruengvirayudh, Pornchanok
Pathan, Niranrak
Pooyongyuth, Karanyapas
Kanokjaros, Jarukit
Thansi, Lakchayaporn
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Mahanirban Calcutta Research Group
Abstract
Based on field research following the 2024 floods in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, the study reveals that decisions to stay or relocate are shaped not only by environmental hazards but also by social ties, livelihoods, access to support, and the needs of vulnerable groups. The findings underscore the importance of inclusive, community-centred policies that strengthen resilience and ensure equitable protection in the face of climate change.
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This article is reproduced here with permission from the authors and may be found online at https://mcrg.ac.in/rw%20files/RW66_67/RW%2066_67-2.pdf.
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Climate displacement, Trapped population, Vulnerability, Climate justice, Disaster management, Floods, Thailand
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Chaiyapa, T., Ruengvirayudh, P., Pathan, N., Pooyongyuth, K., Kanokjaros, J. & Thansi, L. (2025). Fleeing the Floods: Examining the Complex Realities of Climate Displacement in Thailand. Refugee Watch: A South Asian Journal on Forced Migration, 66 & 67, Spec. Iss., 74-98. https://mcrg.ac.in/rw%20files/RW66_67/RW%2066_67-2.pdf