Latest updates from Thailand flood situation

Dear trade partners

Please find the latest update on the Bangkok flooding situation as following:

1. The flooding situation has decreased in some areas North of Bangkok, whereas Northern areas closer to the inner city are now experiencing floods.
2. The waters have progressed from Rangsit area to the South and have now reached Lad Prao – the area around Central Lad Prao Department Store. However this is still far from the main tourists areas of Rajaprasong, Sukhumvit, Silom and Sathorn Road.
3. Other areas newly affected are in the west of Bangkok at the other side of the Chao Phraya River (Thonburi, Pink Lao). These areas do not affect our operations.
4. The high tides of the past weekend have finished and therefore tidal floods around the river hotels and the Grand Palace area do not occur anymore.
5. Riverside hotels are now cleared and your guests can be welcomed in any of the resorts along the Chao Phraya River.

Our predictions for the coming days:

1. The authorities are completing the building of six kilometers long 'Big Bag' barrier was completed to curb the deluge from the north from overflowing into inner Bangkok and this should divert the water to the Chao Phraya River and keep the inner city dry. We are monitoring this closely.
2. The situation to the west of Bangkok remains a concern and also here we are keeping a close eye to the situation and what affect it might have to our operations.

Affected Operations: We would like to update you on the operations as follows:

1. Airport - The Don Muang International Airport remains closed. Suvarnabhumi International Airport operates as normal. Highway - The highways to the North and Northeast of Thailand are returning to normal and further repairs are needed. Roads to Pattaya and Koh Chang are not affected. We are monitoring the situation around the highway to the South, Hua Hin and Cha Am.

Tours - The following tours cannot be operated and we are forced to cancel these:

1. Ayutthaya: All tours to Ayutthaya are cancelled until the end of November 2011.
2. Areas around Bangkok: Thonburi Klong Tours, Dream World, Safari World, Siam Park. These tours remain cancelled until further notice.

Unaffected Operations , At this moment in time, we can operate the following day tours:

1. Tours to the Grand Palace, Tours to Temples in Bangkok.
2. Damnoen Saduak / Floating Market.
3. Dinner Cruise Along Chaophraya River.
4. Siam Niramit.
5. Siam Ocean World and Madame Tussaud in Siam Paragon.
6. Pattaya Tour

Our reservations personnel will be in contact with the guests or agents to inform them of cancellations and alternatives.

Other areas - All beach destinations such as Phuket, Samui, Pattaya and Koh Chang are not affected. All areas north of Sukhothai, including Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai and Lampang, are dry and tours operate as normal.

Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us again.

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If you have any booking or query, do talk to AT Express relationship manager at 1800 11 5588.

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