Phetburi flooding remains critical, motorists advised to use alternative routes

By Thai PBS

 

 

Flooding in Phetchaburi province remains critical as the Phetchaburi river continues to overflow banks and submerge almost the entire municipal areas today (Nov 24).

 

Sections of the Phetkasem highway passing the town to other southern destinations are also flooded.

 

Phetkasem, a main highway to the southern region remained flooded and impassable for small vehicles, particularly on the inbound traffic lanes to Bangkok.

 

Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/phetburi-flooding-remains-critical-motorists-advised-use-alternative-routes/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2017-11-24

Is it normal that in the 21st century, an important touristic city still cannot handle floods, not to mention the hygiene issue ?

1 hour ago, observer90210 said:

Is it normal that in the 21st century, an important touristic city still cannot handle floods, not to mention the hygiene issue ?

well, lining pockets is more important 

An alternative route is always a welcome change

19 hours ago, observer90210 said:

Is it normal that in the 21st century, an important touristic city still cannot handle floods, not to mention the hygiene issue ?

Of course in this case the floods are not caused by the rain (well indirectly) but the dam having to release water.  Until the level in the dam is reduced to a safe level, the floods will continue.  I think the authorities have said that is going to be the next 3 to 5 days.