On July 29th, 2024, Thai national media reported severe flooding in Chanthaburi and Trat due to continuous heavy rainfall.

Tourists rescued from Khao Yai run-off, Trat underwater

Mr. Paitoon Kengkarnchang, the Deputy Secretary-General of the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR), stated that the convergence of the monsoon trough over northern Thailand and upper Laos, coupled with a moderate southwest monsoon, has resulted in increased rainfall and heavy downpours in parts of Thailand. This has particularly impacted the eastern region.

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By Kittisak Phalaharn
TPNNational