Thailand

Thailand's coast consists of sandy beaches, dunes, coastal wetlands, rocky coasts, cliff coast and islands. Some of the country's coastal problems consist of beach pollution, coastal erosion, reduction of coastal wetland, and reduction of sedimentary supply. These problems can be pointed in the direction to increasingly polluted coastal environment caused by natural processes and human activities. Coastal problems in Thailand can be solved by appropriate technologies and management approaches. The main cause of failure of achieving success is the overlapping responsibilities among the government agencies. The Thai Marine Policy and Restoration Committee responsibilities include are to study , prepare the policy and measure to develop the coastal area and environment degradation and to alert people. Sources: http://www.dmr.go.th/ewtadmin/ewt/dmr_web/main.php?filename=coastal_En

According to Natural Hazards,  "atmospheric processes and energy exchanges are driven by Earth's energy balance and linked to climate and weather." Examples of severe weather can be anything from hurricanes, blizzards, and tornadoes. Severe weather results from "intense precipitation, are all natural processes that are hazardous to people." (p. 287) Thailand experiences extreme rainfall and flooding due to its tropical climate. In December of 2016, twelve of Thailand’s 14 southern provinces experienced heavy rainfall. Thus leading to the result of major flooding.  Climate Scorecard statistics stated that  Thailand "experienced around 226 mm (almost 9 inches) of rainfall in the first two days of December." This led to major distraction on property and land. Many farms were ruined and about 360, 000 people were affected with 14 deaths. Rainfall continued causing more damage leading the increased risks of landslides and flash floods. Thailand's go...