Thai Flood Daily Mornitoring

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Flooding FAQ, 10 November 2011
November 10, 2011
Thailand has been facing the worst flooding it’s seen in half a century; thus, if you are traveling or planning a trip to Thailand at this time, you are advised to stay well-informed. There are many places you can travel very safely to, and have a normal, wonderful Thai holiday. There are also some things that you should stay tuned in to, in order to avoid any unexpected developments. This FAQ is provided to answer some important questions, and to give you the information you need to keep up with the developing situation.

 

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Suvarnabhumi Airport:
Suvarnabhumi Airport, the main international gateway to Thailand, remains open. It has considerable flood protection measures in place. Suvarnabhumi Airport is the main connector for international arrivals to domestic flights serving tourist destinations throughout Thailand such as Phuket, Chiang Mai and Surat Thani. Domestic flights are operating as per normal between Suvarnabhumi Airport and other airports in Thailand.

Transportation to and from the airport into central Bangkok including taxis, buses and the Airport Rail Link have not been affected by the floods and are operating normally. Highways from the airport to tourist destinations southeast of Bangkok such as Pattaya, Rayong and Ko Chang are open.

Don Mueang Airport, the old international airport, still remains closed due to flooding. The two domestic airlines based at Don Mueang continue operating from Suvarnabhumi Airport.

A “Tourist Assistance Center” on the 3rd floor of Airport Rail Link’s Makkasan Station is facilitating tourists’ transport from hotels in central Bangkok to the airport. Tourists who would like to use this service can contact the Tourist Assistance Center via the TAT Call Center at 1672, or the Tourist Police at 1155.

 

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Situation Update: Flooding in Thailand
Announced by: TAT News
Date of published: November 12, 2011



The flooding situation in Thailand is mainly affecting a few provinces along the Chao Phraya River just north of, and including, Bangkok.

Visitors to Thailand will find most of the country was not affected by the flood:

Provinces in the north not affected by the floods:
Chiang Mai
Phayao
Chiang Rai
Phetchabun
Kampheang Phet
Phrae
Lampang
Sukhothai
Lamphun
Tak
Mae Hong Son
Uttaradit
Nan

 

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In Eastern Bangkok, the roads closed are:
1. Suwinthawong Road – Mahanakorn Intersection
2. Suwinthawong Road – from Ratuthit elevated road to Panitchayakarn Minburi Intersection
3. Ratuthit Road
4. Hathairaj Road- from Suwinthawong elevated road to Hathairaj Soi 1
5. Pracharuamjai Road
6. Nimitmai Road
7. Serithai Road – from Minburi Intersection to Bangchan Intersection
8. Suan Siam Road – from Suan Siam Intersection to Nopparat Hospital Intersection

 

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AIR/AIRPORT:
• Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok has not been affected by the floods and is operating as per usual. The airport has considerable flood protection measures in place and officials are monitoring the situation closely.
• Don Mueang Airport, the old international airport, has been closed until further notice due to flooding. The two domestic airlines operating from Don Mueang have temporarily switched their operations to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
• All other airports in Thailand are open and operating normally.

 

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ROAD:
• Highway 32, also known as The Asian Highway (AH-2), in central Thailand is partly affected by the floods. Inter-provincial buses between Bangkok and the north and northeast of Thailand are operating, but subject to detours and extended travel times.

In Northern Bangkok, the roads closed are:
1. Kamphaeng Phet Road – Paholyothin elevated road to Kamphaeng Phet 2 elevated Road
2. Paholyothin Road – from Bridge over Bangsue Canal (Kamphaeng Phet Intersection) to Saphan Kwai Intersection
3. Viphavadi Rangsit Road – from Bridge over Bangsue Canal (Chai DTAC Building) to Suttisarn Intersection
4. Ramindra Road – from KM 5 (under Ramindra-Ajnarong expressway) to KM. 8
5. Navamin Road – from Nawamin Soi 147 Road to Prasert Mannukij elevated Road (Kaset Navamin)
6. Ladplakao Road – from Ladplakao Intersection to Wat Mai Saena
7. Saimai Road
8. Saena Nikom 1 – from Saena Nikom Intersection to Wang Hin Intersection
9. Wat Samean Intersection
10. Nawong Pracha Pattana Road
11. Burapha Road (Don Muang)
12. Kamphaeng Phet 2 (old) behind Mochit 2
13. Phrayasurean Road
14. Terdrachan Road
15. Thaengwattana Soi 5
16. Chang Akat Uthit Road
17. Kamphaengphet 6 Road (Local Road) - from Muang Eak Village to Wat Samean Naree
18. Songprapha Rd (both sides) from Srisamarn Intersection
19. Cherdvuthakat Rd (both sides
20. Kosoom Ruamjai Rd
21. Dechatungka Rd
22. Veruvanaram Rd (both sides)
23. Changwattana 14

 

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Situation in Bangkok

Areas flooded in the Bangkok Metropolitan Area include suburbs in the east and west, the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, and districts in the northern part of the city.

In central Bangkok, businesses, hotels, shops and tourist attractions remain open as per normal in areas including:
Khao San Road
Ratchaprasong (Central World area)
Phetchaburi Road
Sathorn
Ploenchit/ Chidlom
Siam Square/ MBK/ Siam Paragon
Pratunam
Silom/ Surawongse
Rama I Road
Sukhumvit Road/ The Emporium
Rama IV Road
Yaowarat (Chinatown)

Given the changing nature of the flooding situation in Bangkok, visitors should check multiple sources of information to make an informed decision about whether they should visit central Bangkok at the present time.

The BTS Skytrain and MRT subway are operating normally. Some MRT stations have closed certain entrances as a precaution. Visitors are advised to check with the BTS and MRT regarding the current status of their operations. Taxis and tuk tuks are available although the number in service is reduced. Many BMTA bus routes have been rerouted or suspended due to the flooding. Express boat services on the Chao Phraya River have also been suspended, as have most water-related tourist activities.

 

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State Railway of Thailand and inter-provincial bus services:
State Railway of Thailand (SRT) and inter-provincial bus services are operating as per usual in areas that are not affected by the floods. In Bangkok and other areas affected by the floods, the SRT and inter-provincial bus service operators are adjusting their routes to best serve passengers given the disruptions caused by the flooding. Inter-provincial buses from Bangkok to southern provinces are leaving from a temporary station at the car park of the Holland Beer House on Rama II Road in the southwest part of Bangkok.

Train services to north and northeastern Thailand are operating as per normal from Hua Lamphong Station, with some delays due to rerouting. Train services to the southern provinces are operating mainly from Nakhon Pathom due to flooding in Bangkok’s western suburbs. The SRT is providing shuttle bus services between Hua Lamphong Station and Nakhon Pathom. Travelers are advised to check in advance with these operators and may want to consider flying to their destinations within Thailand.

 

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The level of the floodwaters on sections of Ratchadaphisek and Lat Phrao roads has dropped, the Traffic Police Division reported on Tuesday afternoon.

The water level on Lat Phrao Road from the Ratchadaphisek-Lat Phrao intersection to Lat Phrao Soi 39 (Soi Phawana) was down to 30cm; the water on Ratchadaphisek Road from the intersection down to Khlong Bang Sue near the Chao Phraya Park hotel also fell to 30cm.

However, the roads were still impassable to small vehicles.

 

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Floodwater is expected to be completely drained from the Rojana Industrial Estate early next month, the estate informed the Stock Exchange of Thailand.

It informed the SET that it has started draining the floodwater since November 11 and the drainage is expected to be completed early next month, after which damages will be surveyed before a clean-up will be carried out.