pj123 Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 I need to drive south tomorrow. Is there a route to avoid the flooding on the AH2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dddave Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 I can't suggest a route but I think there are currently few options. I just got off the phone with a friend stuck on a bus in Raynong. She left Koh Samui yesterday evening bound for Bangkok. The bus had to stop twice for several hours at a time because of serious highway flooding. They are underway now but at about 30 kph with a number of detours. She said it is still raining heavily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stocky Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 No, not really, there's only one north-south highway. The roads west heading to the mountains generally follow the valleys and don't link up, heading east to the coast again roads don't always link up and they're just as likely flooded. The main highway is generally better elevated than the side roads. I'd suggest delaying the trip or be prepared for delays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteBuffaloATM Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Consequences of living at sea level or river valley or flood plain….in a monsoon country ….with terrible drainage…….not recommended even in advanced country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pj123 Posted November 13, 2021 Author Share Posted November 13, 2021 I am going to Phuket so I can drive via Ranong. But according to Google maps that will take longer than going by flooded Chumphon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 We called the Chumphon emergency number and they said we have to go via Ranong. Missus driving north from Phuket tomorrow and that's what they intend to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pj123 Posted November 13, 2021 Author Share Posted November 13, 2021 Ok thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosLobo Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 (edited) Evidently most of 102 km of Highway 4 between Ranong and Chumphon now has four lanes most of the way. Previously with heavy rains it was a nightmare. Though with most of it winding through the mountains it would still require care, Highway 41 is straight and flat hence the flooding. Google "Highway 4 work almost done" . Edited November 14, 2021 by LosLobo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 I,m doing my monthly run from Pattaya down to our house in Huai Yot Trang next Sunday,hopefully by then trouble free..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosLobo Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Just got some anecdotal info from someone on the ground in Ranong. There has been some flooding, rock falls and landslides along Phet Kasem Rd between Kraburi and Chumphon. The army is currently working on the problem and hopefully all should be well by tomorrow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 18 minutes ago, LosLobo said: Just got some anecdotal info from someone on the ground in Ranong. There has been some flooding, rock falls and landslides along Phet Kasem Rd between Kraburi and Chumphon. The army is currently working on the problem and hopefully all should be well by tomorrow. Hooray! They got the army to do something productive. Miracles never cease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlivgthai Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 13 hours ago, pj123 said: I am going to Phuket so I can drive via Ranong. But according to Google maps that will take longer than going by flooded Chumphon. That's a hell of a trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pj123 Posted November 14, 2021 Author Share Posted November 14, 2021 Just arrived Phuket helped by a detour from Google maps that took me off the AH2 and back again. But I think by now the flooding has subsided 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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