Southern Thailand in a state of emergency: floods disrupt tourism!

Southern Thailand in a state of emergency: floods disrupt tourism!

The south of Thailand is currently struggling with severe weather conditions that are severely affecting both the population and travelers. According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), several provinces in the region are experiencing flooding and heavy rainfall, causing significant disruption to transportation and tourism activities. So reported DID, that the situation is currently very serious, especially in cities like Hat Yai, which has recorded the heaviest rainfall in 300 years.

According to information from, over 720,000 households are Theo Courant affected, and the danger situation is significant in many areas. In Hat Yai, entire districts are isolated, power outages and long delays in transport and the delivery of essential goods are the order of the day.

Affected regions and transport options

The floods affected numerous provinces, including Surat Thani, Krabi, Trang, and Phatthalung. In many of these areas, roads are impassable and interprovincial bus services are suspended. Hat Yai airport is open, but over 1,000 travelers have been stranded on flooded access roads, while Nakhon Si Thammarat airport continues to operate normally, with early arrivals recommended, the TAT said.

• Songkhla (Hat Yai): Schwere Überschwemmungen, eingeschränkter Straßenverkehr und evakuierte Stadtteile.
• Nakhon Si Thammarat: Notstand in 12 Bezirken, aber der Flughafen läuft ohne Störungen.
• Trang: Starke Regenfälle, einige Attraktionen sind geschlossen, der Flughafen ist jedoch normal in Betrieb.
• Satun: Überschwemmungen in sieben Bezirken, wichtige Transportwege unterbrochen.
• Phatthalung: Anhaltende Regenfälle, einige Straßenabschnitte gesperrt.
• Pattani: Überschwemmungen fördern Pausen bei touristischen Aktivitäten.

At the same time, it should be noted that tourist hotspots such as Phuket, Krabi and Ko Samui are hardly affected by the floods. They remain accessible and the local infrastructure is largely functioning normally, as is the case with both Theo Courant as well as by the TAT.

Safety information for travelers

The TAT has urged travelers to exercise every caution, especially in flooded areas. Travelers should follow local instructions and check regularly for current status. From Care board We learn that it is of significant importance to be aware of the risks, especially at a time when climate change and increased weather extremes are a constant challenge.

In addition, it is recommended that you adjust your itinerary accordingly and, where necessary, confirm transport options in advance. Long travel times and delays are inevitable, so a certain degree of flexibility could be beneficial. Useful contact information, such as the Tourist Police on 1155 or the TAT Contact Center on 1672, are always available to provide assistance to travelers.

We will monitor the situation closely and update the latest information regularly to best support both locals and visitors. Stay safe and well informed!