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FCO: Floods in Thailand

25th October 2011 The UK Foreign Office have released the following update:

Heavy rainfall across the country has caused widespread flooding, flash floods and mudslides and has resulted in disruption and over 350 deaths.

Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport is operating normally at present but the Don Muang domestic airport closed on 25 October due to flooding. If you were due to use this airport contact your airline or tour operator for information. There is disruption to road and rail transport, particularly on routes north of Bangkok and in flooded areas. If you are in an affected area, exercise caution and follow the advice of the local authorities.

To check areas affected and transport infrastructure impacted please see the regular reports published by the Thai 24/7 Emergency Operations Centre.

The Government of Thailand is working to prevent flooding in central Bangkok. Some outlying districts have been affected due to the large volume of water coming from the north as it progresses towards the sea. The possibility of flooding spreading to parts of the city of Bangkok and disrupting fresh water and electricity supplies cannot be ruled out.

If you are planning a trip to Thailand, check with your tour operator, local media, the 24/7 Emergency Operations Centre or the Thai Meteorological Department for up-to-date information and warnings before you travel.

See our travel advice for Thailand

Foreign Office travel advice is kept under constant review in the light of the situation on the ground. Travel advice is based on objective assessments of the risk to British nationals, whose safety is our main concern.