jamora Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Krungthep Kreetha start to see water on the road. It is still not much, but it get more every day, and it is only a few hundred meters from the Savanabhumi expressway. They have already put big bags along the expressway, let's hope it's enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01322521959 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Due to do a "run" up to Arunyapratate from I guess Morchit Mai. Anybody know if the coaches are running OK? Dunno, but there are vans from the Victory Monument area that take a quicker route anyhow , and unlike Morchit the waters are still some distance away. Don't fancy the mad vans. Thanks anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatsujin Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 There was a Tweet earlier saying that there was flooding now at the junction of On Nut Road and Srinagarinda Road. I just checked and there's nothing there, the klong is not even particularly high at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombkk Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Hey all. I have been following this story since the begining but have not posted anything until now. The thing is I am meant to be going home for a couple of months for xmas starting in the middle of this month, I am based in Hua Hin and am aware that Rama II is flooded up which may cause issues by road, but is it possible to get there by train still? Even if is, what would the conditions be like trying to get to the airport from there? Any help would be highly appreciated, thanks Tom It would be best if you can leave for Bangkok in the next few days and then stay there until your flight. Rama 2 Road isn't flooded yet. It will be OK tomorrow, maybe still passable on Thursday. If you wait until next week, you need to hope that the detour route through Ratchaburi and Nakhom Pathom to Route 340 is clear. I don't know about the train, tho. A good part of Nakhon Pathom is already flooded. Then you'd need to get through Nonthaburi, also flooded. There used to be flights from Hua Hin to airports in the Bangkok area. Might come in handy now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABloke Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Hey all. I have been following this story since the begining but have not posted anything until now. The thing is I am meant to be going home for a couple of months for xmas starting in the middle of this month, I am based in Hua Hin and am aware that Rama II is flooded up which may cause issues by road, but is it possible to get there by train still? Even if is, what would the conditions be like trying to get to the airport from there? Any help would be highly appreciated, thanks Tom At the moment busses are still travelling, but stop short on Rama 2. Last week train services were canceled, but there is word that SRT will offer bus transfers from Nakhon Pathom to Hua Lamphong. All of this is pretty sketchy though-best to check with Hua Hin Station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiwill60 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 My missus watching Thai news reports that floods MAY be reaching Suwameepum airport now, the authorities are now admitting!!!! WATCH THIS SPACE I GUESS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgs2001uk Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 *deleted - that discussion is closed, DO NOT DERAIL THIS THREAD* Does anyone have any info about Soi Onnut (Onnuch) near the Sukhumvit end? Just came home via Expressway exit Sukh 62 and turned left, didn't go all the way to Onnut intersection but U-turned and then went into Sukh 93. Not only is everything dry, but there was also little traffic - and if Onnut intersection were flooded, there would certainly have been a traffic jam. Thanks Tom, that's some good news in all of this mess. scotbeve, just asked the mrs to phone family in the area, no problems. If you wish to pm with more specific details of where in On Nut concerns you feel free, family live live in the area and the mrs gets updates on a regular basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALFREDO Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Is there an easy way to bypass Bangkok from the south, Phuket coming to Udon Thani by Motorbike? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JemJem Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 When I was living in Thailand in the nineties, I stayed in Saphan Kwai for several years ; lots of memories there for me. Anyway, has the flooding reached there yet ? I have read that as of noon today, it was still dry. Jem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neonben Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Onnut currently dry. Earlier went up to soi 46 and dry all the way. This is a pretty good site, in Thai but pretty straight fwd to understand. Couple of reports of water Srinakarin end of Onnut but doesn't look too serious: http://www.gamling.org/#_=_ *deleted - that discussion is closed, DO NOT DERAIL THIS THREAD* Does anyone have any info about Soi Onnut (Onnuch) near the Sukhumvit end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlos Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 (edited) I'm not too sure if links to Facebook are allowed on here BUT the link is of relevance and contains the latest photos of the Latkrabang and Rom Klao area, i hope to take more photos of Minburi tomorrow. If links to Facebook aren't allowed by all means delete this post and I'll have to work out another way to add the album here? Karl Link more photos:- http://www.facebook....=1&l=78a0bcc925 Edited November 8, 2011 by karlos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABloke Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Is there an easy way to bypass Bangkok from the south, Phuket coming to Udon Thani by Motorbike? Thank you. Fly - hire a bike in Udon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbradsby Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 The water on Srinakorin is bigger and deeper than last night. Not exactly a flood but could be a sign of movement. To be more helpful, please advise specifically which part of/Soi number along Srinakarin you are referring to - its a very long road. At Bangkapi, at Onnut, at Samut Prakan....?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01322521959 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 When I was living in Thailand in the nineties, I stayed in Saphan Kwai for several years ; lots of memories there for me. Anyway, has the flooding reached there yet ? I have read that as of noon today, it was still dry. Jem Sapan Kwai area near big C was dry when I was there at 5.35pm today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgs2001uk Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Onnut currently dry. Earlier went up to soi 46 and dry all the way. This is a pretty good site, in Thai but pretty straight fwd to understand. Couple of reports of water Srinakarin end of Onnut but doesn't look too serious: http://www.gamling.org/#_=_ *deleted - that discussion is closed, DO NOT DERAIL THIS THREAD* Does anyone have any info about Soi Onnut (Onnuch) near the Sukhumvit end? Top site that, thanks for the link. I can confirm the reports for my area are spot on, and a dam_n sight more up to date and factual than the telly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtrack33 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Tomtom55, I was told yesterday at Hua Lampung by SRT staff that all routes are were at that time open, but not all trains on those routes were operating. The route from Hua Lampung to the airport is dry and easy. MRT to Silom, then BTS to Phaya Thai and Airport Link to airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quaxo Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 For http://www.gamling.org/#_=_ here is a translation of what the symbols mean. I'm pretty sure this is right, but my reading of Thai isn't perfect, so someone correct me if I'm wrong. Also, feel free to save/repost this if needed. Click for a larger image Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker69 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I'm not too sure if links to Facebook are allowed on here BUT the link is of relevance and contains the latest photos of the Latkrabang and Rom Klao area, i hope to take more photos of Minburi tomorrow. If links to Facebook aren't allowed by all means delete this post and I'll have to work out another way to add the album here? Karl Link more photos:- http://www.facebook....=1&l=78a0bcc925 Nice pics Karl, thanks a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlos Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I'm not too sure if links to Facebook are allowed on here BUT the link is of relevance and contains the latest photos of the Latkrabang and Rom Klao area, i hope to take more photos of Minburi tomorrow. If links to Facebook aren't allowed by all means delete this post and I'll have to work out another way to add the album here? Karl Link more photos:- http://www.facebook....=1&l=78a0bcc925 Nice pics Karl, thanks a lot. You're most welcome, i'll try and take some of the Minburi area tomorrow and maybe down raminthra and Fashion Island Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolosom1 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Just a breif note. Silom area is dry. Sand bags are ready but life is as usual. I took public transport from the airport and everything is dry around BTS lines. People say that waters are about 4 km away from The Victory Monument Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgs2001uk Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I'm not too sure if links to Facebook are allowed on here BUT the link is of relevance and contains the latest photos of the Latkrabang and Rom Klao area, i hope to take more photos of Minburi tomorrow. If links to Facebook aren't allowed by all means delete this post and I'll have to work out another way to add the album here? Karl Link more photos:- http://www.facebook....=1&l=78a0bcc925 Nice pics Karl, thanks a lot. Concur, and sad to see one of my favourite seafood restaurants in Bkk closed. Photo number 36, Baan Chan Krung, on Seri Thai just before Min Buri crossroads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlos Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I'm not too sure if links to Facebook are allowed on here BUT the link is of relevance and contains the latest photos of the Latkrabang and Rom Klao area, i hope to take more photos of Minburi tomorrow. If links to Facebook aren't allowed by all means delete this post and I'll have to work out another way to add the album here? Karl Link more photos:- http://www.facebook....=1&l=78a0bcc925 Nice pics Karl, thanks a lot. Concur, and sad to see one of my favourite seafood restaurants in Bkk closed. Photo number 36, Baan Chan Krung, on Seri Thai just before Min Buri crossroads. That was the area my bike stalled, the water is really deep there now, just a matter of time until more gets to Ramkhamheang Road.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnfrancis Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 i am flying to bangkok in 10 days and then on to phuket. my original plan was to stay overnight in sukhimvit and then fly on in a day or so. do you see a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quaxo Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 i am flying to bangkok in 10 days and then on to phuket. my original plan was to stay overnight in sukhimvit and then fly on in a day or so. do you see a problem In 10 days, it's impossible to say. If you need an answer now, I'd say go straight to Phuket after you land here. If you can wait a week to decide, maybe you can get a better answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildragon Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I'm heading back to victory monument from Pattaya tomorrow afternoon... Is it true that Sapan Kwai Big C is now flooded? That's sooooo close to home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffm Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 i hope to take more photos of Minburi tomorrow. Thanks for the great pics Karlos! I'm looking forward to seeing more tomorrow. One thing I would like to add, as I am in the same area: Of course a photographer taking pictures of floods will focus on water. However, this perspective can sometimes be a bit misleading as the dry streches inbetween are left out. Kheha Romklao today was still mostly dry, except for a few low spots. I didn't check Romklao late today because I wanted to avoid the traffic around the Romklao/Ladkrabang intersection, but I think the same is the case there. Besides the water at this intersection, most of Romklao is still dry. Ramkhamhaeng is completely dry today between Outer Ring Road and Romklao intersection, but there is flodding in many of the side sois. The waters did not cross Ramkhamhaeng, but came up from the drains. Seri Thai at Bangchan intersection was flooded about 20-40 cm this afternoon, but less towards Outer Ring Road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnfrancis Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 i am flying to bangkok in 10 days and then on to phuket. my original plan was to stay overnight in sukhimvit and then fly on in a day or so. do you see a problem In 10 days, it's impossible to say. If you need an answer now, I'd say go straight to Phuket after you land here. If you can wait a week to decide, maybe you can get a better answer. thanks for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FangFerang Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Bangbon 3 is flooding, and the soi on both sides of the main road show rising water. We are at a private school, and have serious questions about food supply. The 7/11 has very little, shelves 50% empty, and the Tesco Lotus up in Ekachai has no milk, eggs, or bread. With the Thai egg producers declaring no drop in production, and the shortage everywhere flooded, SOMEBODY is holding back or obstructed. With the volume of open roads the obstruction seems artificial. Downtown today, all is well with plentiful eggs and noodles on Sukumvit, but here in Bangbon 3 all is scanty. Came back from Koh Semed, and think I should have stayed, but funding is a problem for some of us. Weird situation, flooding is prevalent on both sides of the main road and creeping toward us but dry as of now, nonetheless; food and water are concerns. Thais are camped out on the main road with tents and fishing rods, some have nets, but it is a bit surreal. There is a clear path from points downtown and east on Ekachai, but no products coming to the stores. I know the main distribution cdenters are flooded in Ayuttayah and points south, but if I can get here by taxi so can trucks. ???? Insert frowny face here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spee Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Due to do a "run" up to Arunyapratate from I guess Morchit Mai. Anybody know if the coaches are running OK? Dunno, but there are vans from the Victory Monument area that take a quicker route anyhow , and unlike Morchit the waters are still some distance away. On Sunday, the hotel concierge where I was staying, tried to make some inquiries for me about catching a bus to the north. She was told and relayed to me that the Mor Chit coach operations were shutting down because of the flooding and moving to an alternate operating location. Sorry but I don't know where they moved to. As of Sunday, the mini-van services from Victory Monument were running as normal as per Sheryl's post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeProperty Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Lat Phrao 04/11/12 Water started seeping out of the drains at the Lat Phrao 5 way Intersection and Ratchada / Lat Phrao intersection. 09/11/12 Lat Phrao has been flooded for 4 days all the way from the 5 way junction up to Chok Chai 4, only buses, boats and army trucks are running. The soi's are closing in on 1m deep of water and the Lat Phrao road is not far behind. Water is rising 5cm or so every day. Three Property http://www.three-homes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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