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UPDATE ON FLOODING IN NORTHERN AND CENTRAL THAILAND
As of 19 October 2006
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NORTHERN THAILAND
Phitsanulok. Sukhothai. Tak.
CENTRAL REGION
Ayutthaya. Sing Buri. Suphan Buri. Chainat.
Bangkok. Pathum Thani. Samut Prakan.
NORTHERN THAILAND
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PHITSANULOK
The situation has returned to normal in most areas including the districts of Noen Maprang, Bang Krathum, Nakhon Thai, Chat Trakan and Wang Thong. A small amount of water remains trapped in the provincial centre of Phitsanulok (Amphoe Muang district). Overall, key tourist attractions have not been affected. Tourists can still go rafting on the Khek Rapids (Kaeng Mae Nam Khek). |
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SUKHOTHAI
Key tourist areas have not been affected and tourists can still travel to Sukhothai. For information on recommended routes, please contact the local Highways Department office at 0-5561-1258. The annual Loy Krathong — ‘Festival of Lights’, with candle-lit floats and traditional fireworks, will be held on 1-5 November.
Contact information:
TAT Northern Office – Region 3
Areas of responsibility: Phitsanulok, Uttaradit, Phetchabun and Sukhothai
Tel: 0 5525 2742-3, 5525 9907
Fax: 0 5523 1063
E-mail: tatphlok@tat.or.th |
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TAK
Floodwaters have receded and the situation has returned to normal. Tak province will be hosting the ‘Loi Krathong Sai Festival and a Thousand Floating Candles’ on 3-8 November.
Contact information:
TAT Northern Office – Region 4
Areas of responsibility: Tak, Uthai Thani, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit and Nakhon Sawan
Tel: 0 5551 4341-3
Fax: 0 5551 4344
E-mail: tattak@tat.or.th |
CENTRAL REGION
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AYUTTHAYA PROVINCE (Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya)
Water levels in the Pasak and Chao Phraya Rivers are stabilizing. The Fine Arts Department has re-opened part of Wat Chaiwattanaram temple. Visitors are allowed in to see the main chedi or towers (prang) as long as they follow the authorities’ recommendations but may not yet enter the ordination hall or Buddhist chapel (ubosoth) situated near the river.
Contact information:
TAT Central Region Office – Region 6
Areas of responsibility: Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Ang Thong, Pathum Thani and Nonthaburi
Tel. 0 3524 6076-7
Fax. 0 3524 6078
E-mail: tatyutya@tat.or.th |
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SUPHAN BURI
The roads from Suphan Buri to Ang Thong and from Suphan Buri to Ayutthaya are closed due to flooding.
Contact information:
TAT Central Region Office – Region 1
Areas of responsibility: Kanchanaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Ratchaburi and
Suphan Buri
Tel: 0 3451 1200, 3451 2500
Fax: 0 3451 1200
E-mail: tatkan@tat.or.th |
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SING BURI
Water levels are stable, but the annual traditional long boat races have been cancelled. |
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CHAI NAT
Most roads in Muang District are passable except for the Sing Buri-Chai Nat Highway and roads along the Chao Phraya River. All parts of Sapphaya District are classified as a critical zone.
Contact information:
TAT Central Region Office – Region 7
Areas of responsibility: Lop Buri, Sing Buri, Chai Nat and Saraburi
Tel: 0 3642 2768-9
Fax: 0 3642 4089
E-mail: tatlobri@tat.or.th |
From 23-26 October rising sea levels may cause flooding in Chainat, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Pathum Thani, Bangkok and Samut Prakarn. |
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