Thailandtourismupdate
11-13-2011, 02:36 PM
The flooding situation in Thailand is mainly affecting the central provinces along the Chao Phraya River just north of, and including, Bangkok. Other popular tourist destinations in the central region including Pattaya, Hua Hin, Kanchanaburi and Ko Chang have not been affected by the floods. Tourist destinations in the south of Thailand including Phuket, Krabi, Surat Thani, Ko Samui, Hat Yai and Phang-Nga; and in the north including Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Sukhothai, also have not been affected by the floods.
Flood waters in Ayutthaya and some other central provinces have begun to subside, although many areas are not yet fully accessible. Tourist attractions in Ayutthaya will reopen once they have been restored.
In some areas, tourists may find that there are occasional shortages of consumer products that are in high demand such as local brands of water and locally-bottled beer. These products are replenished periodically. Imported products including beer and bottled water are widely available.
As some parts of Highway 35, a major road to the south also known as Rama II Road, may be affected by the flood waters draining to the west of the city, the Transport Ministry is preparing alternate routes between Bangkok and the southern provinces.
Flood waters in Ayutthaya and some other central provinces have begun to subside, although many areas are not yet fully accessible. Tourist attractions in Ayutthaya will reopen once they have been restored.
In some areas, tourists may find that there are occasional shortages of consumer products that are in high demand such as local brands of water and locally-bottled beer. These products are replenished periodically. Imported products including beer and bottled water are widely available.
As some parts of Highway 35, a major road to the south also known as Rama II Road, may be affected by the flood waters draining to the west of the city, the Transport Ministry is preparing alternate routes between Bangkok and the southern provinces.