Thread: Warnings of a very wet Loy Krathong as Chao Phraya rises

Rising seas will raise the water level of the Chao Phraya River on Loy Krathong Day, the Royal Thai Navys Hydrographic Department said on Tuesday.

The river, which is expected to rise until November 28, burst its banks in several areas last week and flooded several riverside communities. Several roads in the area also had to be closed.

The statement said the river near the Navy headquarters in Bangkok Noi will rise by 1.8 to 2 metres in line with moderate sea levels and by 1.7 to 1.9 metres near the Phra Chulachomklao Fort in Samut Prakan.


“Hence we call on residents to follow reports of potential flooding via the department’s website,” the statement said.


Call the RTN Disaster Mitigation Centre at (02) 475 2117 and (02) 173 6551 for more information.


Warnings of a very wet Loy Krathong as Chao Phraya rises

2011 again?

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Originally Posted by Saint Willy

2011 again?

No, not up here in the sticks at least.
This year saw a lot of rain and localised flooding.
The local river burst its banks sometime ago and is yet to recede.
A fair amount of farmland has been inundated.

However in 2011 the whole of the centre of town was completely flooded - knee deep in some parts.
Back then I lived in town and was unable to leave the house for 3 days due to the water levels.

This year I have not noticed any major flooding in town

Well, that’s good news then.

The General was spot on saying all Thais should learn to swim and speak English.

ช่วย ! Help! Would come in handy in tourist area.