The provinces affected by these floods are approximately 400-600 kilometers south of Bangkok and 950-1,200 kilometers south of Chiang Mai. Other tourist destinations within Thailand have not been affected by the floods.

A few provinces in lower-southern Thailand, including Chumphon, Nakorn Si Thammarat, Phatthalung and Songkhla are being affected by periodic flooding due to heavy rains.

Seasonal storm affects some provinces along the 
Gulf of Thailand
Issued at Bangkok at 14.00 (GMT+7) on 27 December 2011

Situation Update: A ridge of high pressure from the northeast has triggered seasonal storms in the Gulf of Thailand.  A monsoon storm is currently causing strong winds and waves in some provinces such as Chumphon, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Prachuap Khiri Khan, and Surat Thani. The large waves have affected some beachfront villages. Small craft warnings are in effect and may cause delays for some ferry and boat services.  As these conditions are caused by a storm that is passing through the area, the Thai Meteorological Department expects these conditions to only last for a few days.

A ridge of high pressure from the northeast has triggered seasonal storms in the Gulf of Thailand.  It is also causing strong winds and waves in some provinces such as Chumphon, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Prachuap Khiri Khan, and Surat Thani. The large waves have affected some beachfront villages. Small craft warnings are in effect and may cause delays for some ferry and boat services. The Thai Meteorological Department expects these conditions to last for a few days.

Flood waters have receded in most areas of Thailand’s Central Region and cleanup operations have taken place. Methods of transportation used by tourists are all operating as per normal.

Flood waters have receded in most of the affected areas of Thailand’s central region and cleanup operations have taken place. Central Bangkok has remained dry. Flood waters are receding in many of the outlying districts of greater Bangkok. State Railway of Thailand (SRT) and inter-provincial bus services are now operating as per normal. 

The BTS Skytrain and MRT subway are operating normally. Taxis and tuk tuks are available as per normal.  Some BMTA bus routes are still rerouted or suspended due to the flooding.  Some express boat services on the Chao Phraya River have resumed.