Thousands of homes were submerged by after heavy rain in Nakhon Si Thammarat, southern Thailand, today.

Aerial footage shows roads and fields covered by the muddy torrents, which overflowed after several days of downpours.

Rescue teams in boats evacuated stranded residents in the Phatthalung district as they prepared for more rain,

The region, close the border with Malaysia, has been lashed with storms and is expected to suffer more heavy rain and flash floods until December 4.

Thailand's Southern Meteorological Center warned that the province was on "red alert" due to the continuous rain.

Governor Kraisorn Wisitwong said he had instructed the provincial disaster and mitigation office to monitor the situation and provide assistance to affected people.