...region in low-lying agricultural land and areas near major waterways such as the Chao Phraya River. Most parts of Bangkok have not been affected by the flooding other than suburban areas adjacent to the Chao Phraya River.
Southern provinces:
Heavy rains resulting from a tropical depression moving across the south of Thailand has caused flooding in several Southern provinces. The tropical depression has been in the area since Monday, 01 November and is expected to move out over the Andaman Sea within the next two to three days.
The heavy rains resulted in localized flooding in provinces including Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla and Surat Thani. Provinces on the Andaman coast including Krabi, Phang Nga, Phuket and Trang are experiencing heavy rain and minor flooding.
Some southern highways have been closed and passenger train services suspended due to the flooding. Airports are operating normally except for Samui Island, which is operating intermittently as weather conditions permit. Small craft warnings are in effect due to rough water conditions both in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, resulting in cancellation of certain ferry and passenger boat services.
The city of Hat Yai has experienced considerable flooding. Hat Yai Airport remains operational. Authorities are assisting residents and tourists in Hat Yai who have been stranded by flood waters. The flood waters in Hat Yai are expected to subside within the next two to three days.
Other tourist destinations within Thailand outside of these areas have not been affected by the floods. Other transportation links within Thailand are operating normally, as is Suvarnabhumi Airport. Tourists are advised to get prior information if they plan to travel to the provinces that have been affected by the flooding.
Q&As
1. Is it safe to come to Thailand with all of the floods that are taking place?
• Yes, as the flooding in Thailand’s Northeast and Central regions has been mainly in low-lying agricultural land and areas near major waterways such as the Chao Phraya River
• The flood waters in Thailand’s Northeast and Central regions have largely subsided and the situation is returning to normal
• The flooding in the southern provinces is due to a tropical depression that is expected to leave the area within the next two days
• Tourist destinations elsewhere in Thailand have not been affected by the floods.
2. Is there still a chance that Bangkok will be flooded? Is it safe to visit the city?
• The rainy season happens annually in Thailand, so the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMS) has comprehensive flood control measures in place that are enabling it to manage the situation
• While some localized flooding is occurring in suburban communities adjacent to the Chao Phraya River, most of Bangkok has not been affected by the flood
• The situation in almost all of Bangkok is normal so tourists can have an enjoyable visit to the city.
3. What about Suvarnabhumi Airport – is there a chance it may be closed down by flooding?
• The airport is more than 20 Km away from the Chao Phraya River and has not been affected by the floods
4. I have seen reports that highways and railways have been closed by floods. Won’t this make it a problem for tourists to get around?
• Major ground transportation links in Thailand’s Northeast and Central regions have been restored
• Some major highways in Songkhla province have been... Leer más ...
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