List of Thai Tourist Attractions Affected by Floods !!

The following is a Situation Update about the Flooding in Thailand issued by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) on 19th September 2011:

Certain areas of some provinces in north and central Thailand, such as Sing Buri, and Kamphaeng Phet as well as a few coastal areas in southern Thailand, have been affected by floods due to seasonal heavy rains. The floods are mainly affecting land in low-lying agricultural areas and adjacent to major waterways such as the Chao Phraya River. Occasional flash floods are occurring in some mountainous areas as a result of runoff from the heavy rains. The flooding is expected to subside within the next several days as weather conditions improve.

The current flooding is having little impact on tourism. Most tourist attractions throughout Thailand, including Sukhothai and Pattaya, have not been affected by the floods and almost all are open for visitors. Although some parts of Ayutthaya province are currently experiencing flooding, major attractions on the island of Ayutthaya, such as the ancient city, Wat Chai Watthanaram, Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, and Ayutthaya Floating Market, are not affected by the floods and are open for visitors. Only a few attractions located outside of the island of Ayutthaya have been temporarily closed due to the rising water levels. Wat Tha Ka Rong remains open.

All airports and major transportation links throughout Thailand are operating as per normal. The crest of the flood is currently passing through Bangkok. Most parts of the city have not been affected by the flood, while some flooding is occurring in suburban areas adjacent to the Chao Phraya River. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has comprehensive flood control measures in place and is monitoring the situation closely.



Flash floods and landslide warnings have been issued for 12 provinces: Satun, Trang, Songkhla, Krabi, Chumphon, Chanthaburi, Trat, Phetchabun, Phitsanulok, Uttaradit, Nan, and Mae Hong Son. For tourist safety, access to waterfalls and white-water rafting in flood-prone areas has been temporarily suspended.

Tourists planning to travel to the provinces affected by the floods are advised to check the latest weather forecasts for their destination and confirm arrangements with the transportation providers with which they will be travelling. Tourists can also call the TAT Information Line at 1672 to check local conditions.

Attractions temporarily closed due to flooding:
As of 19 September 2011

Kamphaeng Phet:

Khong Lan Waterfall
Mae Wong National Park
Khlong Wang Chao National Park

Sing Buri:

Wat Muang
Wat Sutthawas
In Buri National Museum
Wat Kudi Thong
Wat Klang Thanarin
Wat Amphawan
Pak Bang Market

Ayutthaya:
Attractions on the island of Ayutthaya, such as the ancient city, Wat Chai Wattanaram, Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, Ayutthaya Floating Market, are not affected by the floods and are open for visitors. Only a few attractions located outside of the island of Ayutthaya have been temporarily closed due to the rising water levels. An updated status of attractions in Ayutthaya is provided as follow.

Attractions temporarily closed due to flooding (outside the island of Ayutthaya):

Floating market at Khlong Sa Bua
Floating market at Wat Tha Ka Rong
Wat Choeng Tha
Wat Mae Nang Pluem
Wat Pichai Songkram
Ayutthaya Royal Elephant Kraal
Gong Khong Market, Bang Pa-in
The Portuguese Village in Ayutthaya

Attractions unaffected by flooding (on the island of Ayutthaya) that remain open:

Wat Chai Watthanaram
Wat Thammaram
Wat Yai Chai Mongkol
Wat Phanan Choeng
Viharn Phra Mongkol Bophit
Wat Na Phra Meru
Wat Thammikarat
Chao Sam Phraya National Museum
Chandrakasem National Museum
Million Toy Musuem
Ayutthaya Historical Study Center
Ayutthaya Tourism Center
Ayutthaya Elephant Camp
Wat Mahathat
Wat Ratchaburana
Wat Phra Sri Sanphet
Wat Phra Ram
Bang Pa-in Palace
Bang Sai Arts and Craft Center
Wat Niwet Thammaprawat
Lad Chado Market
Ayotthaya Floating Market