Thailand floods update

An update on the flood situation in Thailand: inner Bangkok is still dry but there is a high risk of flooding in the coming days, as the attached map from the Bangkok Post newspaper shows. 1/3 of Thailand is flooded right now.

Rainy season trip

It is still rainy season in Thailand, and it is in fact a very heavy rainy season (see also the post about floods), but the end is in sight. The upcoming "Loy Krathong" festival (see older posts) is often seen as the end of the rainy season and the beginning of the "cold" season.

We escaped to the island Koh Samet earlier this month and were lucky as it only rained during the night. Wolfgang enjoyed the sea and sand very much as you can see from the pictures.

Thailand floods

Family and friends have been asking about the floods in Thailand, which have already led to the deaths of more then 250 people. Parts of Bangkok are flooded, mostly in the suburbs. Where we live (in the center), we have not been affected. The most critical situation is predicted for 16-18 October, when there will be combination of high tide, water coming from upcountry and rainstorms, which could potentially lead to severe flooding in and around Bangkok. Other reports say the situation is under control and that central Bangkok should not be affected. We will see. Our apartment is on the 37th floor so no risk of flooding there but traffic and roads could become inaccessible for a while. Many people have bought extra food and water, with many shops having half-empty shelves. We will keep you informed. (Foto from The Nation newspaper).