situation update flooding in thailand - 11 october 2011

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Situation Update: Flooding in Thailand

Updated 11 October 2011By International Public Relations Division, Tourism Authority of Thailand

Over the past several weeks, seasonal rains that are heavier than usual have resulted inwidespread flooding in Thailand. While the flooding is having some impact on tourism, keytourist destinations and attractions throughout Thailand have not been affected by thefloods and most remain open. The floods are mainly affecting the provinces in central,north and northeast Thailand. Provinces in the south have not been affected by the floods.

Major tourist destinations such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang, Sukhothai,Kanchanaburi, Ratchburi, Pattaya, Ko Chang, Rayong, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, Ko Samui,and all provinces in southern Thailand are experiencing normal weather conditions. Allairports throughout Thailand, including Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, have not been

affected by the floods and are operating as per usual.

Tourists can call the TAT Information Line at 1672 to check local conditions, or visit theThailand Meteorological Department web site at http://www.tmd.go.th/en for updatedweather forecasts.

1. Update for Bangkok

The areas of central Bangkok where tourists normally go are not flooded and fully

accessible. Everything continues as normal for both visitors and Bangkok residents inthese areas.

Most of the flooding now taking place is in provinces to the north and east of Bangkok.Almost all of the Bangkok Metropolitan Area is protected by a large network of flood walls,levees, canals and drainage tunnels. The city government is using this network to managethe water flow and minimize flooding in the city.

Some outlying suburban districts of the Bangkok Metropolitan Area outside of these flooddefenses could face flooding if the current situation continues. During periods of intenselyheavy rain, there is some localized flooding of certain low-lying streets in Bangkok. These

conditions are quickly cleared up by municipal work crews and the city's storm waterdrainage system.

The Chao Phaya river, which runs through Bangkok, is at a higher-than-normal level withsome localised flooding along certain sections of its banks. The river's water flow is beingcarefully managed by government officials to prevent broader flooding. The area aroundSuvarnabhumi Airport has considerable flood protection measures in place. The airporthas not been affected by floods and continues to operate normally.

Visitors can check water levels in each district of Bangkok at the Royal IrrigationDepartment: http://dds.bangkok.go.th/scada

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2. Update for Ayutthaya

The Thai province of Ayutthaya has been widely affected by the floods. This includes

Ayutthaya's inner city island and world heritage sites. Tourist attractions on and outside the

island of Ayutthaya have been temporarily closed due to the floods. Due to the disruptionscaused by the floods, the TAT recommends that tourists avoid visiting Ayutthaya until the

flood water subsides and tourist attractions have reopened.

The following roads should be avoided as some sections are closed due to

flooding:

Highway 32, also known as The Asian Highway (AH-2), Km 21 to Km 39

Highway 3263 - route to the city center

Highway 3412 Bang Ban – Pak Hai Road

Highway 356 Road to Wat Satue

Road in front of Krungsri River Hotel - Wat Tham Niyom

Road to Wat Chai Wattanaram

Road to Ayothaya Floating Market and Wat Mahe Yong

Road to Amphoe Nakorn Luang

Wat Phra Yat Intersection

Visitors should use alternate routes, such as:

Highway 32, The Asian Highway (AH-2), from Pratunam Phra In to Ayutthaya CityHall

Highway 9

Highway 3111 Sam Khok – Bang Ban

Highway 340 Suphan Buri - Ayutthaya

Highway 347

Tourists who would like to visit cultural attractions can consider Sukhothai Historical Park

in Sukhothai, which is accessible via airplane (Bangkok Airways, which flies from

Suvarnabhumi to Sukhothai Airport), and from Bangkok via road through Bang Bua Thong – Suphan Buri – Chai Nat – Nakhon Sawan – Phichit – Phitsanulok – Sukhothai.

Tourists who would like to visit floating markets can go to Damnoen Saduak Floating

Marketing in Ratchaburi, which is open every day between 6.00 -12.00 hrs, and only two

hours by car from Bangkok. On the weekend, visitors can go to Amphawa Floating Market

in Samut Songkhram, which is open from 16:00 hours.



3. Update for other provinces

Train services from Bangkok to northern destinations beyond Ayutthaya are suspended,

with only limited services in the areas affected by the flooding. The State Railway of

Thailand (SRT) is offering full refunds on tickets for travelers who want to cancel their trips

to destinations where train service is suspended. Travelers can contact the SRT Call

Center at 1690 for updates regarding train services. Highway 32, also known as The Asian

Highway (AH-2), is partly affected by the floods and closed from Km 21 to Km 39 in

Ayutthaya province. This has increased travel time on long-distance bus services

operating between Bangkok and the north as they must use alternate routes.

Information on the impact of the floods is provided for the provinces is provided by the

following regions within Thailand.



3.1 North

a. Provinces in the north not affected by the floods Chiang Mai

Chiang Rai

Kampheang Phet

Lampang Lamphun

Mae Hong Son

Nan

Phayao

Phetchabun

Phrae Sukhothai

Tak

Uttaradit b. Provinces in the north affected by the floods

Nakhon Sawan Avoid these roads assome sections are

closed due toflooding

In Buri – Tak Fa Road

Nakhon Sawan – Kam Pheang Phet Bypass

Road from Amphoe Krok Phra in Nakhon Sawan to Uthai Thani

Road from Amphoe Banphot Phisai to Hu Khwang

Road from Theerachai Market to Amphoe Pho Talay in Phichit province andto Amphoe Khanu Woralaksaburi in Kampheang Phet province

Highway 117 Nakhon Sawan – Phichit – Phitsanulok

Highway 32, also known as The Asian Highway (AH-2), Km 344 closed for400 meters

Route to Amphoe Chum Saeng, Nakhon Sawan province

Route to Mae Wong National Park

Route to Wat Pa Siri Wattana Wisut

Tar Klee – Ban Mi Road

Suggested alternateroutes

From Bangkok to the northern provinces: Use the route from Suphan Burito Amphoe Pho Phraya in Ang Thong province, or the route from SuphanBuri to Highway 32, also known as The Asian Highway 2 (AH-2), via SingBuri province

From the northern provinces to Bangkok: From Highway 32, also knownas The Asian Highway 2 (AH-2), use the route from Suphan Buri or AngThong to Bangkok

Attractionstemporarily closeddue to flooding

Attractions, restaurants, hotels and lodging along the Chao Phraya River

Ban Mon Pottery

Bung Boraphet & Water Bird Park

Chao Mae Na Pha Shrine

King Rama 5 Private Visit Route Khok Mai Den Ancient City

Ko Yom

Route for “Visiting 9 Temples a Day”

Thepharak Shrine

Wat Kei Chai Nua

Wat Ko Hong

Wat Pa Siri Wattana Wisut

Wat Phra Prang Leuang

Wat Takien Leuan

Additional notes Nakhon Sawan’s traditional Long-tailed Boat Competition is postponed from

7-16 October 2011 until 15-24 November 2011.



Phichit

Avoid these roads as

some sections are

closed due to

flooding

Route to Chao Mae Tuptim Shrine and Wat Thalo, Amphoe Thalo

Route to Nakhon Chai Baworn Forest Park

Route to Wat Puttha Ket Mongkol

Highway 111 Sak Lek – Phichit

Highway 113 Bang Mun Nak – Phichit Highway 1067 Bang Mun Nak – Pho Talay

Highway 1118 Taphan Hin –Bang Mun Nak

Highway 1221 Phichit –Phitsanulok

Highway 1289 Wang Sam Rong – Bang Lai

Highway 1304 Hua Dong –Yang Sam Ton

Suggested alternate

routes

Highway 11 Tab Khlo – Sak Lek, Sak Lek –Wang Thong

Highway 115 Phichit Bypass Road

Highway 1070 Taphan Hin – Dong Sua Luang

Attractions

temporarily closed

due to flooding

Chao Mae Tuptim Shrine, Amphoe Thalo

Nakhon Chai Baworn Forest Park, Amphoe Pho Talay

Wat Puttha Ket Mongkol (Wat Thewa Prasat), Amphoe Taphan Hin

Attractions affected

by flooding but

remain open

Wat Pho Prathap Chang, Amphoe Pho Prathap Chang

Wat Hirunyaram (Wat Bang Klan), Amphoe Pho Talay

Phitsanulok

Attractions

temporarily closeddue to flooding

Night Bazaar

Suan Chom Nan Park

Uthai Thani Avoid these roads assome sections areclosed due toflooding

All roads on Ko The Pho

Highway 333 to Uthai Thani

Intersection in front of Uthai Thani City Hall

Road from Amphoe Krok Phra, Nakhon Sawan province to Uthai Thani

Road in front of Uthai Thani Stadium

Ferry service between Chai Nat and Uthai Thani are suspended


From Bangkok to Uthai Thani: Use Don Jedi – Dan Chang – Ban Rai – Uthai Thani Road

From Nakhon Sawan or other northern provinces to Uthai Thani: UseLad Yao – Sawang Arom – Tab Tun – Uthai Thani


Agricultural tourism attractions

Biking route on Koh The Pho

In the city of Uthai Thani and Koh The Pho, most attractions,accommodations and restaurants are temporarily closed

Local History and Cultural Museum

Route for “Visiting 9 Temples a Day”

The Museum Hok Saetung

“Trok Rong Ya” Walking Street

Wat Chan Tharam (Wat Tha Soong) Wat U Po Satharam (Wat Bot)

Additional notes The “Tak Bat Thewo,” merit-making event will still be held on the morning of13 October 2011 as planned, with monks from Khao Sakae Krang

Uthai Thani’s Traditional Long-tailed Boat Competition 2011 is cancelled



3.2 Northeast

a. Provinces in the northeast not affected by the floods

Amnat Charoen

Buengkan

Buriram

Chaiyaphum

Loei

Mukdahan

Nakhon Phanom

Nakhon Ratchasima

Nong Bua Lam Phu

Nong Khai

Roi Et

Sakon Nakhon

Si Sa Ket

Surin

Ubon Ratchathani

Udon Thani

Yasothon

b. Provinces in the northeast affected by the floods

Kalasin

Attractions

temporarily closed

due to flooding

Lam Pao Wildlife Conservation Development and Promotion Station or Suan

Sa-On

Khon Kaen

Attractions

temporarily closed

due to flooding

Nam Phong National Park

Mahasarakham

Attractions

temporarily closed

due to flooding

Kosumphee Forest Park



3.3 Central

a. Provinces in the central region not affected by the floods

Chanthaburi Chachoengsao

Chon Buri

Kanchanaburi

Phetchaburi

Prachuap Khiri Khan

Ratchaburi

Rayong Samut Prakan

Samut Sakhon

Samut Songkhram

Sa Kaeo

Trat

b. Provinces in the central region affected by the floods

Ang Thong Avoid these roads assome sections areclosed due toflooding

Visitors should avoid traveling into Amphoe Muang, Ang Thong province dueto the high water levels


To northern provinces: Use Highway 3195 Suphan Buri – Wiset Chai Chanvia the Bypass Road Highway 334

To Highway 32, also known as The Asian Highway (AH-2): Use theBypass Road


Wat Ang Thong Worawihan

Wat Chaiyo Worawihan

Wat Khun Inthapramun

Wat Pamok Worawihan

Chai Nat Avoid these roads assome sections areclosed due toflooding

The Chao Phraya River Crossing Bridge, in front of Wat ThammamunWorawihan - Wat Pak Khlong Makham Thao

Chai Nat – Manorom Road

Some parts of Highway 3183

Some parts of Highway 3213

The weir on Chao Phraya Dam Road

Highway 1 Chai Nat – Tar Klee, the route to Chai Nat is closed; the routefrom Highway 32, also known as The Asian Highway (AH-2) to Tar Kleeremains open


To Amphoe Muang, Chai Nat: Use Highway 340 Bang Bua Thong – Suphan Buri – Chai Nat

To Nakhon Sawan or other northern provinces: Use Highway 32, alsoknown as The Asian Highway (AH-2)


Ton Nam Tha Chin Market

Wat Khao Tha Phra

Wat Pak Khlong Makham Thao Wat Thammamun Worawihan



Lop Buri


some sections are

closed due to

flooding

Highway 311 Lop Buri Bypass Road, Km 8 to Km 19

Lop Buri – Sing Buri Road, Km 159 to Km 166

Highway 3196 Lop Buri – Pho Kao Ton Road, Km 76 to Km 94

Suggested alternate

routes

Highway 21 Chai Badan – Si Thep Road

Highway 32, also known as The Asian Highway (AH-2)

Attractions

temporarily closed

due to flooding

Khao Samor Khon

Wat Cheng Tha

Wat Kung Tha Lao

Wat Lai

Wat Manee Cholkhan

Wat Thammikaram

Wat Thong Kung

Wat Tong Pu Wat Yang Na Rangsi and the Lop Buri Boat Museum

Nakhon Nayok

Attractions

temporarily closed

due to flooding

Sarika Waterfall

Nakhon Pathom

Attractions

temporarily closed

due to flooding

Khlong Maha Sawat


by flooding but

remain open

Bang Luang Old Market

Lam Phraya Floating Market

Attractions that are

open and notaffected by flooding

Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo (Samphran Elephant Show & Crocodile

Farm) The Human Imagery Museum

Suan Sampran (Rose Garden)



Nonthaburi

Attractions

temporarily closed

due to flooding

Route for “Visiting 9 Temples a Day” by boat is closed for 1 month

Suan Kret Phutt

Wat Bangchak

Wat Choeng Lane

Wat Chim Phli Sutthawas Wat Klang Kret

Wat Sao Thong Tong

Wat Tha It


by flooding but

remain open

Ko Kret

Wat Paramai Yikawat

Wat Phai Lom

Wat Yai Sawang Arom

Wat Sang Siri Tham

Pathum Thani

Attractions

temporarily closed

due to flooding

Ruean Phae Khao

Tao Ong Ang historical site (or Tao Sam Khok)

Wats / Temples along the east side of Chao Phraya River

Wat Bot, Sam Khok

Attractions that are

open and not

affected by flooding

Attractions in Rangsit and Thanya Buri

Prachin Buri

Attractions

temporarily closed

due to flooding

Prachin Buri National Museum

Saraburi


some sections are

closed due to

flooding

Highway 1 (Phahonyothin Road), Km 107, Amnuay Songkram Bridge is

closed

Highway 3020 Phra Putthabat – Nong Don, Km 6 to Km 7

Highway 3034 Na Phra Lan –Cement plant at Ban Mor Road, Km14 to Km16

Highway 3224 Kaeng Khoi – Salang Phan, Km 9 to Km 10

Suggested alternate

routes

Highway 362 Saraburi West-Ring Road

Phra Putthabat – Ban Mor Road

Attractions

temporarily closed

due to flooding

Thai Yuan Cultural Study Centre


by flooding but

remain open

Ban Ton Tan Floating Market



Sing Buri


some sections are

closed due to

flooding

Highway 309 Sing Buri – Ang Thong

Highway 311 Sing Buri – Chai Nat

Attractions

temporarily closed

due to flooding

In Buri National Museum

Pak Bang Market

Wat Amphawan

Wat Klang Thanarin

Wat Kudi Thong

Wat Muang

Wat Sutthawas

Suphan Buri


some sections are

closed due to

flooding

Highway 340

Suggested alternate

routes

Highway 321

Highway 333

Attractions

temporarily closeddue to flooding

Wat Manao

Wat Pu Bua

Wat Pho Charoen

Wat Phrao

Wat Sam Pasiu

Wat Wora Chan

Kao Hong Market

Pho Phraya Market

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