woes

great problems or troubles ความเสียใจ, ความทุกข์ร้อน

The so-called "big bag" barrier is expected to ease flooding in Bangkok's northern districts, but it may prolong the woes of Thon Buri residents on the west side.

The financial woes in the EU and US are spreading.

Cultural ties between Thailand and Cambodia are too important to be endangered by security woes, he said.