Summary

Thomas shares a close call during the 2011 Bangkok floods, where a tightly scheduled business trip nearly left him stranded. Ignoring early warnings, he only recognised the severity after arriving, seeing flood defences and hearing firsthand accounts from locals. He managed to catch the last outbound flight just before conditions worsened, reinforcing lessons about building flexibility, trusting local insight, and the value of strong relationships during uncertain situations.

Takeaways

Leave room in your schedule so you can adapt when conditions change.
Trust warnings from people who are closer to the situation.
Understand the full risk instead of relying on surface-level planning.
Strong relationships drive real support when things get difficult.
Show empathy and recognise when others are under pressure.
Pay attention to early signals that something isn’t right.
Move quickly once you realise the situation has changed.
Real-world experiences often teach more than theory ever will.

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