SURAT THANI: Several districts of the southern province of Surat Thani have been hit by flash floods following heavy rain, provincial disaster prevention and mitigation chief Chamnong Sawatwong said yesterday.
In Wipawadi district, a road diverting traffic to enable the construction of a bridge at Moo 2 village, tambon Takuk Tai, was damaged and impassable.
In Muang district, the city bypass between Bang Yai and Bang Kung intersections was under 30-60cm of water and not passable by small vehicles.
Yesterday morning, a section of the Surat Thani-Phun Phin road in front of the Government Savings Bank and a part of the Surat Thani-Ban Nasan road from Bang Yai School to the Zone 8 Finance Office were 30-50cm under water, causing traffic congestion.
Mr Chamnong said a warning had been issued to people living in seaside districts of Tha Chana, Chaiya, Phun Phin, Muang, Kanchanadit, Don Sak, Koh Samui and Koh Phangan to beware of strong winds, high waves and flash floods for the next few days. Small boats were advised to stay ashore.
Ferry services between Don Sak and Koh Phangan will be suspended from Nov 7 to Dec 15 due to the influence of the southeastern monsoon, the operator, Lom Phraya Company, announced.
This would affect the popular ferry trips between Don Sak and Koh Phangan.
In Prachuap Khiri Khan, in the wake of heavy downpours on Sunday night, the Kittikun School located on Prachuap Siri Road was ordered to close yesterday.
Flooding had forced classes to be suspended as water kept rising, making it difficult for students to get into the school, according to the school principal.
Salacheep Road, between Bangkok Bank and the Royal Thai Air force's Wing 5, was reportedly under 30cm of water.