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Update November 4: The worst seems to be behind us now. The tropical depression above Thailand is gone. There are no more warnings. The sea is calm again. Also around Koh Samui. There are no problems in the rest of the tourist cities either. The water in Hat Yai has receded.
Given the stable situation, this is the last update.
Update November 3: Everything is normal in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hua Hin and Pattaya. No problems on Phuket either, no mudslides. On Koh Samui a lot stir and wind. Electricity has been restored to some parts of the island. Ferries don't run.
Hat Yai flood waters are falling, Irrigation Dept expects improvement in two days. Surat Thani is worrying as heavy rains continue.
At 4.00 am today, the tropical depression in the Andaman Sea was centered at latitude 8.4 degree north, longitude 95.0 degree east with sustained wind about 45 km/hr.
It is now moving west, away from Thailand even more. But abundant rains and isolated heavy to very heavy rain are likely in the both South from Prachuap Khiri Khan southward with wave 2-4 meters high.
Update November 2: Songkhla province and Hat Yai district have been hit by severe flooding after prolonged torrential rains. In Phuket, mudslides are at risk in Ban Kalim, Ban Mai Riab, Ban Nua, Ban Chid Cheo and Wat Mai. Due to high waves in parts of the Gulf of Thailand, boats do not sail. The ferry services to and from Koh Tao, Koh Phangan and Koh Samui also do not operate.
In Bangkok, the situation is normally the same for Pattaya, Chiang Mai and Hua Hin. The weather is fine there.
Weather Warning: At 10.00 am today, the tropical depression was centered over Krabi, southern Thailand or at latitude 8.0 degree north, longitude 98.9 degree east with sustained wind about 50 km/hr. It is now moving west-northwest at a speed of 18 km/hr. This storm will move pass Phangnga and then move to the Andaman Sea. Widespread rains and heavy to very heavy rain are likely in the both South from Surat Thani southward with wave 3-5 meters high.
Update November 1: The temperature drops considerably. In the south, the water in the Gulf of Thailand is very restless. Lots of wind and high waves. There will be no boats from the mainland to Koh Tao, Koh Phangan and Koh Samui for the next 3 days. The Thai KNMI is talking about a: “Tropical Depression in Gulf and cool over upper Thailand”
Update October 31: The situation is unchanged. There are no serious floods in Bangkok. The weather in Bangkok is excellent no rain and an average of 27 degrees. The same goes for Chiang Mai and Hua Hin: fine weather. Phuket, beautiful weather 28 degrees. Koh Samui: occasional showers. In the coming days, the weather in the extreme South will still be under the influence of a high-pressure area near China. Between 1 – 3 November there may be nuisance due to strong winds and rain in a number of southern provinces: Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Krabi, Trang and Satun. At sea (Gulf of Thailand) high waves must be taken into account. The same goes for the East Coast.
Update October 30: No flooding in Bangkok. The weather is wonderful, not too hot, no rain. The same goes for Phuket no rain and no rain in the last 24 hours. The south of Thailand may still suffer from some volatility due to the influence of Typhoon Chaba, which is near China and is heading towards Japan. Follow the website Thai KNMI for the current weather.
Update October 29: A weather warning is still in effect for parts of Thailand. In most tourist places the weather is fine. Everything is easy to follow on the website of the official Thai weather institute. The situation in Bangkok is unchanged. An extensive one update is here.
Update (2) October 28: A new weather warning has been issued today for: Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Ranong and Phang-nga. The weather in some parts of Thailand could be affected by Typhoon Chaba, which is active near China. Read more here.
Update October 28: the situation in Bangkok is still worrying, there is some minor flooding. No major problems have been reported so far. It may take weeks for the situation to return to normal. The Thai Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute issued a weather warning for part of the south yesterday. Today the weather is fine in both Bangkok and Phuket, for example. Here's the weather forecast for Bangkok: http://www.tmd.go.th/en/province.php?id=37 The Thai KNMI also has a Buienradar, so you can follow the weather yourself.
Update (2) October 27: A warning has just been issued for the south of Thailand. From October 27 to October 31, there may be heavy rains and possible flooding in the following Southern provinces: Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Ranong, Phangnga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, Satun, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat. Read more here.
Update October 27: Today will be another exciting day. Although it rained yesterday and last night in Bangkok, the (emergency) dikes are still holding back the water. We will continue to follow the news. The situation for the tourist areas in the south is unchanged, there is no question of any flooding.
Update October 26: No disturbing reports from Bangkok so far. It seems that the emergency dikes along the Chao Phraya River are holding. The water of the river is 40 centimeters below the top of the dikes. Only tomorrow can be critical. The expectation is that the water level in the Chao Phraya River will then drop, unless there is a lot of rain again. The situation for the tourist areas in the south is unchanged, there is no question of any flooding.
Update October 25: The water in the Chao Phraya River is rising and will reach its highest point on Wednesday. All preparations have been made in Bangkok. The situation for the tourist areas in the south is unchanged, there is no question of any flooding.
Update October 24: The situation in Thailand is currently unchanged. Part of Bangkok will be affected by flooding in the coming days. The highest water level in the Chao Phraya River will be reached from May (Monday) to Wednesday.
For tourists, the areas south of Bangkok, including most tourist places, do not suffer from flooding. The weather is also fine, lots of sun and only the occasional shower.
Ordered before travelers and tourists who have yet to travel to Thailand, don't worry too much. Almost all tourist areas have so far remained unaffected. South of Bangkok such as Pattaya, Hua Hin, Phuket, Krabi and Koh Samui, the weather is fine and there is no question of flooding.
Central Thailand
Especially Central Thailand such as the province of Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat), Lop Buri, Ayutthaya, Sa Kaew and Khon Kaen have been hit hard. Many roads are impassable. You should avoid these areas as a tourist. In the coming days, flooding is also expected in the Northeastern provinces (Isaan). Follow the English-language media to stay informed.
Bangkok next weekend and Monday
The Chao Phraya River will reach its highest water level around the weekend of October 23-24. Flooding is expected on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. You will find one here map of risk areas in Bangkok.
Transport by train
A number of rail routes have been shut down. This mainly concerns destinations in Central Thailand. Travelers should also take into account that the train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok will run again tonight but will stop in Lopburi. Travelers are transported to Bangkok from there by buses.
Information current situation in Thailand
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Weather forecasts and warnings can be found on the website of the Thai KNMI
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Just heard that there is a small piece where there is no disturbance at all. Prathai somewhere in the middle of the isaan between Korat and Kohn Kaen. And that while around that village everything is almost white. We are barely talking about a strip of about 2 km long and 1 km wide where there is hardly any nuisance. It's strange how such a thing can happen.
Today again plenty of rain in Korat, Phimai, Bua Yai, Kon Kaen and a piece is spared. Strange world right?
It's very local. But what is worrying is that all water reservoirs are now starting to fill up. If it continues to rain, things could get much worse. Another problem is that many Thai people cannot swim. Worrying.
The distance between Khon kaen and Nakhon ratchasima (Korat) is a few hundred kilometers. and korat is low and suffers from water (family lives there)
Greetings Cees
are going to visit family just above Kon Kaen (Nam Phong) in 14 days and it is quiet there. There will be a bit of dryness because it is a bit higher
Korat is also high up in Thailand. No, the piece mentioned has hardly received anything from the showers. Just got lucky.
Thanks for the updates.
We leave for Thailand in about a week.
And I actually wanted to take the train to Nong Kai (Laos border).
If that doesn't work I'm out of luck but I keep hoping that the situation doesn't get worse. Not only for our holiday, because we adapt it to the situation there. But
more for the Thai population who are having a hard time.
Just following up on the response above from experience, I know that few Thais can swim, I experienced that in an emergency situation on my first trip to Thailand. And that didn't end well. Must mention that the situation arose when tourists tested a (wave) bath on Koh Pagnan.
This took place during the day and the brave Thai who served as rescuers almost lost their lives because they wanted to save the farangs but could not really swim. Swimming lessons would not be a luxury in Thailand in my opinion, if only to survive myself.
Hi I live Roi-et in the Isaan often because of our company in the area of Nong Khai it is not too bad so far. if the situation changes you better go to Khon kaen or Udonthani first. Incidentally, we are not bothered by beautiful weather here, the last rain was 5 days ago. if you want to stay better informed, take a look at http://www.thaivisa.com and take a newsletter there for free happy holidays
Cees and laong Roi et
We hope to arrive in Bangkok next Friday and have a hotel near the KhaoSan road. Can someone tell me if that part is flooded? Can see on the map that it will be exciting at the king's palace and that is not far from there.
Hard to say, unfortunately I don't have a crystal ball ;-). As you yourself indicate Khao San Road is not on the map and is a lot further from the Chao Phraya river. Follow Bangkokpost and The Nation in the coming days.
Dear editors, Khao San Road is about a 5 minute walk from the river, I can't really call that much further. There may be a small height difference, one meter makes a lot of difference.
Have a look at the news.
This morning at 6.00:1,65 local time, the elevation was XNUMX meters above normal.
The dikes and the closures of the klongs have a height of 2,50 metres.
The worst floods to date were 2 meters in 1980 and 2,27 meters in 1983.
The problem could occur on the night of October 26 to 27 due to the full moon which, as we all know, pushes up the sea water and makes it more difficult for the river water to flow out.
I wonder what we will find there.
I can't manage to walk from Khao San Road to the river in five minutes, but that aside. Maybe someone remembers how it went with the previous floods? If it was wrong then, it will be wrong now. Not known to me.
Also plan to spend the night near Khao San.
Somewhere on Soi Ram Buttri. (I liked it last time close to Khao San, but not in the hectic pace of it) If you walk through the UTC restaurant you will be there in no time.
You can also eat excellent and cheap.
Just take a room on the 1st or 2nd floor, make sure you don't rinse your bed.
“Just take a room on the 1st or 2nd floor, make sure you don't rinse your bed.”
To then not leave your room because the water is holding you back? hahaha
haha! In addition, Khao San is not my thing anyway, too many smelly backpackers with a bottle of water and braids that have not been washed for a month.
Just go to Thailand. Can be fine. As it says here in the tourist places there are no problems. Nice and warm and lots of sun.
Hello all,
We are also quite concerned about the situation that has arisen. We leave for Bangkok next Sunday and expect to arrive there on Monday 1 November. We can now possibly rebook domestic flights at a reasonably low rate. In this case we can also do chiang mai first and then phuket/krabi and surroundings and go to bangkok at the end of november.
We also want to visit Ayutthaya in the Bangkok area. Judging by the images, it's really bad there right now. Because I really have no experience with Asia or Thailand itself, we would like to receive some more information from the insiders. Is it wiser to change the trip and therefore first do north and south and then return to Bangkok. Or we don't have to worry so much because the biggest problems may already be solved next week. And maybe even a visit to Ayutthaya is still possible. Or are we way too optimistic?
Thanks in advance for the answer! We have a maximum of 48 hours to decide regarding booked tickets and hotels.
Greetings,
Bjorn
Hello Bjorn, I think Ayutthaya will be difficult in the short term. The rest is fine to do. There are no problems in Chiang Mai. More will become clear tomorrow and Wednesday. If you have already booked then I wouldn't change everything.
No one can predict what it will look like in a few days. That depends on a number of factors. Just wait and see and don't worry too much.
This is a message from last night 27 Oct 6.30 PM
Thailand warns of flash floods, mudslides
BANGKOK, October 27, 2010 (AFP) – Thai authorities on Wednesday issued a warning for possible flash floods and mudslides in 15 southern provinces in the coming days as three more deaths were reported from rising waters.
The floods, the worst to hit parts of Thailand in decades, have left at least 59 people dead since October 10, the Emergency Medical Institute of Thailand said in an updated toll.
The authorities estimate that 3.2 million people across the country have been affected by the floods, with homes submerged and farmland or cattle destroyed.
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said he expected the situation to continue for weeks.
“Officials must work hard now because if the floods hit Bangkok it would be miserable as the capital and its suburbs are key economic areas,” he told reporters.
So far, about 1,000 homes along the Chao Phraya river in Bangkok have been flooded, he said.
Warning
“Heavy Rain and Strong Wind-Wave”
no. 5Time Issued: October 27, 2010
During October 27-31, the intense northeast monsoon across southern Thailand and the upper Gulf of Thailand and monsoon trough over the Andaman Sea, the middle South and Gulf's Thailand bring more rain with heavy to very heavy falls in many areas. People in disaster areas near waterways and in lowlands should be aware of flash flood.
As the strong wind-wave occurs in the Gulf, all ships proceed with caution and small boats keep ashore during this period.
The ridge of intense high pressure from China has covered upper Thailand and brings less rain over northern, northeastern, central and eastern Thailand with cooler weather by 2-5 oC drops and windy.
These severe weather conditions will be issued and notified periodically.
The advisory is in effect for Thailand from October 27, 2010
Issued at 4.00 pm
— http://www.tmd.go.th/
Unfortunately, the number of deaths is rising. The herd is also affected. Very sad.
Just now on nu.nl http://www.nu.nl/buitenland/2363997/dodental-thailand-loopt.html
Bangkok is preparing for the large amount of water….. but in the middle of the country they have been fighting against it for more than a week.
Another video link from this morning in the Dutch media
http://www.zie.nl/video/algemeen/Dodental-overstromingen-Thailand-loopt-op/m1azpvef7d2v
I went to the beaches south of Hua Hin this afternoon.
Beyond Thao Takiab to beyond Pranburi sea and beaches that you always dream of as a tourist.
The high sea with big waves was striking, but the beaches there are very wide in many places so that there was enough space, especially at Khao Tao.
Many ski surfers in the sea at Pranburi where the beach is not that wide but the nice thing there is that you have grass terraces by the sea.
In the meantime, 2 ski surf schools have also opened there.
There are not so many tourists because it is not yet well known, but everything is there for a pleasant stay.
I have not yet encountered peddlers and beggars, there is 1 beautiful national park.
Heard there was also a typhoon on the way. Can't find anything about it. Hope a monkey sandwich is a story. I'm a little worried about the messages. One of my children arrived in Phuket today and one of my other children is leaving for Phuket tomorrow. I hope it will all go well and will be kept informed here. Maybe I am too overprotective mother.