Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Flood Watch

Heavy seasonal rains and a combination of factors such as the run-off from the North, the rise in water level in the major rivers and rivers overflowing their banks, and the release of water from upstream dams to prevent overflow has resulted in extensive flooding in many parts of the country. Although the situation has eased over the past few days, many parts of the following provinces remain under floodwaters.

Northern Thailand
Nakhon Sawan, Petchabun and Phichit
Northeastern Thailand
Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima* and Si Sa Ket

*Update for Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat) Province
The situation in the districts of Pak Chong and Wang Nam Keow has returned to normal since 25 October. Hotels and resorts, restaurants, and other tourism related businesses in the area are operating normally and are ready to welcome visitors/tourists.

The following popular tourist attractions are also operating as normal.

Key attractions in Pak Chong district such as Khao Yai National Park, the Palio Khao Yai shopping centre, Thong Somboon Club, Chokchai Farm and Life Park at the Greenery Resort
Attractions in Wang Nam Keow district such as Uncle Krai’s organic farm (known to the locals as Suan Lung Krai), tours to various mushroom farms, Pha Keb Tawan cliff — a scenic vantage point in Thap Lan National Park, and Khao Pang Ma hill
The Dan Kwian Pottery Village in Chokchai District

Attractions in the Nakhon Ratchasima provincial centre such as tours to the statue of local heroine Thao Suranaree and Wat Payap temple, and shopping for local souvenirs

The following sites have been affected by flooding and remain closed to visitors — Phimai National Museum, Phimai Historical Park, the Sai Ngam banyan tree groves, and Ban Prasat Archaeological Site.

Central Thailand
Ang Thong, Ayutthaya (Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya), Chachoengsao, Chainat, Lop Buri, Nakhon Nayok, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Petchaburi, Prachin Buri, Saraburi, Sa Kaeo and Sing Buri

The following attractions on the island city of Ayutthaya have not been affected by the recent flooding and remain open to visitors.
Wat Yai Chaimongkhon, Wat Phananchoeng, Wat Phra Mongkhon Bophit, Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Wat Mahathat, Wat Ratchaburana, Wat Lokayusutharam, Chao Sam Phraya National Museum, Chankasem National Museum, Wat Thammikarat, Wat Chai Wattanaram, Bang Sai Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Centre, Koh Kerd Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Centre and Lad Chado Market

Eastern Thailand
Rayong and Trat

Southern Thailand
Samui island, Songkhla (Hat Yai district), Phattalung

FLIGHTS TO PHUKET AND KRABI ARE STILL OPERATING NORMALLY
There is heavy rainfall in Phuket and Krabi but no flooding. Scheduled flights to both destinations are still operating normally.

All other provinces around Thailand remain unaffected.

Visitors/travellers are advised to contact the hotel or resort where accommodation has been booked to enquire about the latest situation prior to travel.


Useful Contact Numbers

TAT Call Centre
Operating hours: 8.00-21.00 hrs

1672

Bangkok Airways Call Centre
Web site: www.bangkokair.com
1771
+66 (0) 2270 6699

Thai Airways International (THAI)
Contact Centre
Web site: www.thaiairways.co.th/index_en.html

+66 (0) 2356-1111

Suvarnabhumi Airport
+66 (0) 2132-1888

State Railway of Thailand Hotline for
information on routes and train services

1690

The Highways Department
24-hour hotline

1586

Highways Police

1193

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