'Travel to Thailand will continue'
Dutch tourists are not yet deterred by the natural disaster Thailand.
No cancellations have been reported just before the autumn holidays due to the heavy rainfall in Thailand, various travel organizations said on Thursday.
Thailand has been experiencing heavy rainfall and flooding since the beginning of September. Flooding during the rainy season has already killed 280 people.
Planned journey to Thailand will continue as usual, but holidaymakers must take into account changed travel programs. For example, the Ayutthaya region north of Bangkok, which is popular with tourists, has been hit by floods. "Dutch people who would travel by train from Bangkok to the north of Thailand, we are now offering a flight because of the flooding," says a spokesman for Oad Reizen.
For travel company Fox Holidays The same applies. “The trip to Thailand can be carried out as usual, only the program may be changed. However, it does not affect people's holiday experience.” Thomas Cook has not yet noticed any cancellations either, but does not want to elaborate further.
Thailand is a popular destination among Dutch tourists. Travel organizations Oad and Fox each report that about four hundred people booked a flight to Thailand in October.
The autumn holidays will take place staggered this year, just like other years. Schiphol Airport expects the worst crowds on the first day of the holiday, Friday 14 October. Then more than 470 passengers will travel through the airport.
Source: New
Nice story again, but both Fox and 333 Travel trivialize the situation in Thailand. If you ask for advice, they can only tell you that there is actually little going on and that you have to pay a lot if you change or cancel your trip . (333 Travel has now offered us a hotel on Koh Sanui, of course for a fee and coincidentally 40% more expensive than via booking.com.) So indeed few tourists will cancel…………..
That promises to be a nice holiday. Koh Samui is not the place to be until the end of November. Lots of rain and if it is not beach weather there is not much to do, except for a few excursions. Bring plenty of rain gear and a large umbrella.
Thank you for your response. What do you recommend: Phuket?
What shall I say. The long-term forecasts for Phuket are also rain and thunderstorms, but at least there you still have the opportunity to walk through a shopping mall or go to the cinema or something in wet weather. And in an emergency, it's easier to get away. Last fall, hundreds of tourists were stranded on Samui for days when all air and boat traffic had to be shut down. I hope it will all work out. Don't stress and there is always something to enjoy here. For example, from the fact that it is not cold.
It's going to be alright. And indeed, better rain in the heat than in the cold!
Of course the trips continue. If you want to cancel now, you will not receive a cent back and the situation is apparently not serious enough to be eligible for cancellation insurance.
In the meantime, however, as a traveler you do not know where you stand. Posts on this and other blogs tell a different story than what I'm hearing from 333.
In this case, they indicate that they will look for alternatives to the places you would actually go. But in this way you do not go on holiday with peace of mind. And of course there is little left of the trip you originally booked and therefore of the “holiday experience” that Fox talks about.
According to the vanmoergen bangkok post, no trains would run to the north and north-east. The train to Nongkhai just passes by 100 meters from my house.
Advice if you want to go by train, just go to a station and ask there.
I think it's ridiculous that they are still letting holidaymakers go to Thailand, the country is in chaos. Because of the red cross, a giro account has been opened where you can deposit money for the victims of the water disaster, and we just have to go??? And even if you can get there, what about basic help like medical supplies, water, food, electricity and transportation?
Will you soon be in your hotel there is a landslide or are you looking at a wall of water ... well nice prospect!!
And because they do not refund money from the travel agencies, holidaymakers will indeed not cancel. I think they are lying that there are no cancellation requests, it seems to me that every sane person does not want to go to Thalland now or in the near future.
@ Madelene, I understand you are angry. Where would you go? Nothing is happening in the South.
We will first go to Bangkok, then to Khoa Sok, Krabi and Koh Samui, but how can 2/3 of the country be completely chaotic and not in the south? Even there it will be difficult to meet basic needs with this bad weather??
It's so hard to stay calm when you read and hear all the news, I'm more sad / angry about it than angry / angry.
I am also very happy that I am already hearing more through this site, and can read the other reactions.
@ Dear Madelene, I think it's not too bad. The problems are concentrated in Central Thailand and parts of Northeastern Thailand. Those are areas, with the exception of Ayutthaya, again no tourists come. You will be traveling at the end of the rainy season, so you can expect some rain. But in the south and where you're going, there's nothing wrong.
But I can imagine that you don't have a real holiday feeling right now. Tour operators should also take this more into account.
Incidentally, Unigarant has rebooking insurance. You can then convert your holiday to another destination free of charge. That won't help you now, but maybe a tip for next time.
And it is better to avoid the rainy season.
Thanks for your response (and also so quickly) I'm a bit more reassured that it's not too bad in the south.
But the anticipation….that is hard to find!!
I will continue to follow this site daily, and if I have any questions or uncertainties I will certainly turn to you again.
I don't know you otherwise, but a big hug for reassuring!
@ I think you should keep a close eye on the news and call your tour operator from time to time. You can also follow Bangkok Post and The Nation, which are in English. The situation in Thailand is also not always clear. It can also change at any time, for example if a dike breaks near Bangkok.
If the airport is flooded, the trips will be cancelled.
@Khun Peter - I admire how you handle comments like this. Even though I can imagine something about it, it still sucks a bit. 'We do want to go to an undeveloped country, but as cheaply as possible and preferably not with too many inconveniences. If the chaos breaks out, we will of course want our holiday money back. And damn it, that whole disaster spoils our holiday fun!' While nothing is even happening on that beach where they go. I get a very bad feeling when I read all this, and it is in stark contrast to the Thais who are really affected and are trying to make the best of it. So, I had to get that out.
@ It is difficult for tourists to assess the actual situation. They only see shocking image on the news. Of course, the suffering of tourists is minor compared to what Thais have to endure. Nevertheless, you can be disappointed if you have saved hard for a year to enjoy three weeks.
And then sent to Hua Hin, where it has been falling from the sky for two days. Free rebooking via a leniency scheme would be the best solution in this case. If the tourists have a bad holiday here, they will never come back.
Lend a hand,
Many times by visiting and staying longer in my beloved Thailand, I fill an extra
suitcase with mainly clothing and also footwear, towels as well.
It has struck me when I talk about Thailand again with acquaintances in my circle
from friends, there is so much too much in the wardrobe very often brand new stuff
reason is not good, or the size is not as desired, ect.
it is given to me and the extra case is needed for that.
in a few weeks from now I hope to leave for Thailand again.
yes, with an extra suitcase.
A little extra bra in your pocket because there is a great need, especially now.
Good example to follow I hope.
Small effort, you're welcome.
Gr. yo.
Girlfriend of mine just arrived in Kanchanaburi ( Bridge of the river kwai ).
Departed from Bangkok. Absolutely nothing to worry about, no flooding, nothing.
Sent me pictures 5 minutes ago via whatssapp.It looks nice.
So folks starting their tour towards bridge of the river kwai, you guys
can leave with peace of mind.
If there is severe weather in Groningen, that does not mean that this is also the case in Paris????? The distances in Thailand are much greater!!!. Go on holiday, pop into Tesco for a rain jacket that costs 15 bath and weighs nothing. By the way, in Thailand it rains hot water. There are several good weather sites. You can request the forecast for up to 10 days per location and make your planning accordingly.