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 temporarily closed, as well as rail services to the southernmost provinces
• Domestic air travel has not been affected by the floods other than the periodic closure of Samui Airport due to weather conditions.
5. Why would anybody want to visit Thailand right now, with all the rain and flooding? Isn’t it better to wait and come later?
• The rainy season is an annual occurrence
• The flood water is receding in the Northeast and has passed through the Greater Bangkok area
• 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 flooding in the southern provinces is caused by heavy rains due to a tropical depression that is expected to leave the area within the next two days
• Tourist destinations elsewhere within Thailand have not been affected by the floods and are enjoying good weather.
6. Is the flooding worse this year than in other years? I haven’t heard about major floods in Thailand before.
• The rains have been heavier than normal this year, which has caused the flooding of low-lying agricultural land and areas near major waterways such as the Chao Phraya River
• The flooding in the southern provinces is caused by a tropical depression that is expected to move away from Thailand within the next two to three days.
7. Why is it taking so long for the flood water to disappear from the Northeast?
• Northeast Thailand is a large, flat plateau mainly comprised of agricultural land
• Given its relative flatness, considerable time is required for water to drain from the area, and the Royal Irrigation Department is also managing the drainage process to minimize downstream flooding
• The flood waters in the Northeast are expected to subside fully within the next few days.
8. Why is the flooding in the Northeast affecting parts of Central Thailand and Bangkok?
• The watershed of the Chao Phraya River, which passes through the plains of central Thailand and Bangkok, is large and includes tributaries originating from the north and northeast
• Thailand’s rainy season is an annual event, so the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority has comprehensive flood control measures in place that are enabling it to manage the situation
• The rains have been heavier than normal this year, which has caused the flooding of low-lying agricultural land and areas adjacent to major waterways such as the Chao Phraya River.
9. How has the flooding affected tourist destinations in Thailand’s central and northeastern provinces?
• Ayutthaya province: The ancient capital, a UNESCO site and major tourist attraction, has not yet been affected by the flooding and is being protected by flood measures
• Nakhon Nayok province: Officials are monitoring other waterways including Nang Rong Waterfall, Sarika Waterfall and Wang Ta Krai Park as well as throughout Khao Yai National Park
• Nakhon Ratchasima province: Phimai National Historical Park and National Museum, Huay Narok Waterfall, and the Lum Phuk Chee natural trekking route in the Khao Yai National Park operate normally
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