Statement by Tourism Authority of Thailand on the climatic situation in Thailand News from Tourism Authority of Thailand!The situation in AyutthayaStatement by the Head of Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Suraphona Svetasreni:Dear friends, I would like to dispel the myths created around the events taking place in Thailand, and to assure that the flood did not affect the main tourist area, and guests can still enjoy your holiday in our country.It would not have assured many media, the flood has not become widespread, and, for the most part, affected the provinces of Central region include Ayutthaya and the center, where the monuments of cultural heritage of Thailand, access to which is now temporarily restricted.
Other regions of Thailand and major tourist destinations like Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Sukhothai, Lampang, Kanchaburi, Ratchaburi, Pattaya, Koh Chang, Phuket, Krabi, Samui, Rayong, and Trang are not affected by the flooding, and continue to receive guests. In the southern provinces have good weather for the season and a large influx of tourists.The central areas of Bangkok's most popular with tourists: Sukhumvit, Ratchaprasong shopping district, Banglaphu, Grand Palace and the main temples in Thailand were not affected by water and accessible to travelers visit. In Bangkok, tourists, as before, can enjoy the popular cultural and shopping centers, all buildings located in the city are safe, and the City believe they can prevent flooding.
Bangkok Airport - Suvarnabhumi - has all the necessary tools to ensure security and protection against floods and continues to operate in normal mode, as well as other airports in Thailand. Rail and ground vehicles in the south and the north working as before, with regard to vehicles on the eastern and central parts - their routes little changed.
The flow of tourists this month compare to the same period last year. From 1 to October 11, Bangkok Airport has 379 718 people, with an average of 34 500 people a day, thus increasing the previous year by 23% and from 1 to 5 October, the national airport of Phuket has 40% more tourists than for the same period in 2010.
We can safely say that all tourist destinations, but Ayutthaya work without changes, and not a threat that could affect your vacation in Thailand.
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Other regions of Thailand and major tourist destinations like Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Sukhothai, Lampang, Kanchaburi, Ratchaburi, Pattaya, Koh Chang, Phuket, Krabi, Samui, Rayong, and Trang are not affected by the flooding, and continue to receive guests. In the southern provinces have good weather for the season and a large influx of tourists.The central areas of Bangkok's most popular with tourists: Sukhumvit, Ratchaprasong shopping district, Banglaphu, Grand Palace and the main temples in Thailand were not affected by water and accessible to travelers visit. In Bangkok, tourists, as before, can enjoy the popular cultural and shopping centers, all buildings located in the city are safe, and the City believe they can prevent flooding.
Bangkok Airport - Suvarnabhumi - has all the necessary tools to ensure security and protection against floods and continues to operate in normal mode, as well as other airports in Thailand. Rail and ground vehicles in the south and the north working as before, with regard to vehicles on the eastern and central parts - their routes little changed.
The flow of tourists this month compare to the same period last year. From 1 to October 11, Bangkok Airport has 379 718 people, with an average of 34 500 people a day, thus increasing the previous year by 23% and from 1 to 5 October, the national airport of Phuket has 40% more tourists than for the same period in 2010.
We can safely say that all tourist destinations, but Ayutthaya work without changes, and not a threat that could affect your vacation in Thailand.
Tourism Authority of Thailand