Bangkok. Nonthaburi. Ayutthaya. Ang Thong. Sing Buri. Chai Nat.
Nakhon Sawan.
As of 27 October 2006
Overall rainfall has decreased, and the weather is cooling in northern Thailand. Flood levels are falling except in Nakhon Sawan, where the level of the Chao Phraya River may rise. In all other areas, water levels are decreasing and expected to return to normal in November.
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BANGKOK
There is still a risk from rising sea levels in seven areas: Bang Plat, Bang Sue, Dusit, the Bangkok Metropolitan area (Phra Nakhon), Taweewattana, Bangkok Noi and Taling Chan, until the end of the month. Bangkok’s Loy Krathong celebrations under the Rama VIII Bridge and at Santichai Prakarn Park have been cancelled. |
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NONTHABURI
The water level is still high in Koh Kret. Tourist visits to the area are not recommended at this time, but boat rides around the island are still possible. The tourist areas that have been damaged are the Central Region Model OTOP Village, Wat Sao Tong Thong, Wat Phai Lom, Wat Chimplee Suthawat and Kwan Ahma, as well as several restaurants and home stay lodges. At Wat Paramaiyikawaat temple, the construction of barriers protected the site from floodwaters.
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AYUTTHAYA (Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya)
The water level has receded and tourists are able to visit attractions on both sides of the river as normal. These include Wat Chaiwattanaram on the bank of the Chao Phraya River. Beyond the island city, many areas such as the districts of Bang Baan, Sena and Pak Hai are still flooded.
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ANG THONG
The provincial centre of Ang Thong and other districts are still flooded. Tourist attractions are still inaccessible. Highway 329 to Suphan Buri is still closed. The alternative route is Highway 3263 (Sena-Suphan Buri). Highway 309 is also closed at Posa sub-district. Take Highway 32 to Ang Thong instead.
Contact information:
TAT Central Region Office – Region 6
Areas of responsibility: Ayutthaya, Ang Thong, Pathum Thani and Nonthaburi
Tel: 0 3524 6076-7
Fax: 03524 6078
E-mail: tatyutya@tat.or.th |
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SING BURI
In the provincial centre of Sing Buri, the bypass around town is the only road that is usable. Portions of the Sing Buri-Chai Nat and Sing Buri-Bang Rajan roads are still flooded. The tourist attractions that were damaged include Wat Phra Non Jaksi (temple of the reclining Buddha), Wat Sawang Arom Nang Yai Shadow Puppet Museum, Wat Sutawat (Wat Mai), Wat Bot, In Buri National Museum, Wat Muang, Wat Kuti Thong, and Wat Pikun Thong. In Tha Chang District about 30 crocodiles escaped from their enclosures, putting residents of Viharn Khao sub-district in danger. |
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CHAI NAT
The areas still affected are the districts of Wat Sing, Sapphaya and Hankha. The tourist attractions that were damaged were Chainatmanee Museum, Wasant Crocodile Farm, Wat Pak Klong Makham Tao (the royal temple of Wat Luang Pu Suk), Wat Intaram and Wat Baan Sien.
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: 03642 4089
E-mail: tatlobri@tat.or.th |
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NAKHON SAWAN
The water level is dropping, but areas near the Chao Phraya River are still flooded, such as the Chao Phor Theparak-Chao Mae Tuptim Shrine, Bueng Boraphet Wildlife Preserve, fisheries and surrounding agricultural areas. The Nakhon Sawan-Chumsaeng road is still impassable.
Contact information:
TAT Northern Office – Region 4
Tak, Uthai Thani, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit and Nakhon Sawan
Tel: 0 5551 4341-3
Fax: 0 5551 4344
E-mail: tattak@tat.or.th |
The Tourism Authority of Thailand will proceed with plans to hold Loy Krathong celebrations in five areas: Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Sukhothai, Tak and Chiang Mai. For more information, call 1672.
Web site: www.loykrathong.net
LOI KRATHONG — FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Sukhothai, Tak and Chiang Mai
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