At least 12 people have died and more than 600,000 households have been affected by the worst flooding in southern Thailand in decades, according to a government agency.

At least 13 people dead as Thailand and Malaysia face worst floods in decades - Hundreds of thousands of people displaced due to floods in Southeast Asia

Floods in northern Malaysia and southern Thailand have claimed the lives of at least 12 people, and 135,000 individuals have been forced to leave their homes. Authorities warn that the number of casualties may increase.