Anat Kittikulmethee, right, senior executive vice-president at Sansiri, and Dr Suwanan Pornlertkochakorn, centre, a psychiatrist at Thainakarin Hospital, discuss flood defences and mental health at the Bangkok Post Knowledge Forum, 'Beyond the Flood'. Bangkok Post news editor Anucha Charoenpo moderates the discussion. (Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut)
Protecting homes from flooding is no longer sufficient as increasingly unpredictable weather poses growing risks to both property and mental well-being, experts said on Wednesday, calling for stronger flood prevention measures, psychological preparedness and community cooperation.
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