Trips to and from the Airport. Watch out for floods.

[jacko 8,814]

I haven't quite figured out exactly where this was but it sounds close to where I live and may impact those riding Hwy 7 all the way to Sukhumvit. I hope nobody got caught up in this coming from the airport last night. Trips to the airport may need to set off a little early if the rain persists. Remember the Bangkok area gets a lot more of the rain than Pattaya normally does.

Bangkok-Chonburi motorway submerged last night.

Source.

Edited September 15, 2015 by jacko

[nkped 1,208]

It was raining in Bangkok last night but nothing that heavy.

[jacko 8,814]

It was raining in Bangkok last night but nothing that heavy.

Same as here then but I bet an inch fell. Of course there can be heavy areas.

I look at this site to get an idea of where the rain is and where it is going.

[Gary 4,119]

A good reason to have a 4X4. You may get a wet floor but you won't stall out.

[yorta2 693]

Yes Gary, but I think - a diesel 4x4 with a snorkel. Even high gasoline 4x4s can stall, due to water ingress into ignition system and water ingress to air intake.

[jacko 8,814]

Well a good heavy rain spell last night too so possible issues again.

I only recall once trying to get to the airport after the end of a holiday weekend and we hit tail-backs about 10km back from the airport. This was all traffic returning to the capital. They had even choked up the entrance to the airport as they tried to bypass the queue by going in there. Had me sweating.

There must be floods after last night, my lawn looked like a pool.

And it rains on.

Edited September 17, 2015 by jacko

[Gonzo 419]

Yes Gary, but I think - a diesel 4x4 with a snorke with a snorkell. Even high gasoline 4x4s can stall, due to water ingress into ignition system and water ingress to air intake.

A 4x4 with a snorkel is a must in certain areas of Northern Australia during the wet season, especially when driving off the beaten track.

 

[jacko 8,814]

Rather a coincidence but I received a call from a pal yesterday as he was sat on the plane waiting to take off and said he had made it to the airport with no issues other than a slightly longer trip. (he is attending the rugby world cup).

 

I, on the other hand, am feeling somewhat isolated as the rains have washed out the bridge again and the other route, the road which was under repair, is impassable as much of it is now located elsewhere. My Mrs drove 275 km without too much issue to be thwarted within 500m of the house. I slipped and stumbled out to where she had stopped with umbrella in my UK Barbour jacket to get to where she was, and we decided she would try a little known back route, while I tried to track and advise her from the comforts of my laptop. All went well except the usual Thai issue when I called her and told her she had gone the wrong way, but she was following a Thai man who of course must be going the right way! A few minutes later they were both backtracking.

 

I shall supply coordinates for the red cross parcels to be dropped later.

 

Later Edit: Panic over....after reconnaissance it appears ppears the bridge is intact after all, and they had only closed the road yesterday as it was under water and the flow was dangerous, plus surrounding water made it likely people would topple off the edges.

Edited September 18, 2015 by jacko