MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) yesterday advised Filipino travelers to reconsider traveling to Bangkok, Thailand because of flooding in the city.
The Philippine embassy in Bangkok advised Filipinos to reconsider their travel to the city, especially those with non-essential travel requirements.
“The extent of the flooding situation in Bangkok is changing very rapidly. No one is certain what would happen between today and Nov. 1, when the flooding is expected to peak due to the high tides and the large volume of water flowing from the northern provinces through the Chao Phraya river, which is now traversing Bangkok itself,” the embassy said.
It reported that top officials in Thailand have asked residents to move their belongings to higher ground in preparation for possible flooding.
Transport services have been suspended in some parts of Bangkok. Bus and train stations have been jammed, as crowds of people attempted to leave the city. Suvarnabhumi International Airport has also been packed with people flying out of Thailand or to other provinces that are not flooded.
Filipinos who are already in Thailand are advised to keep a stock of food and water, keep lines of communication open, and to contact the Philippine embassy immediately if they feel that they are in danger.