Hello,

I'd made my plans to visit thailand and now it looks like most of the northern part is flooded. I hadn't realized till late that the intensity of the floods is so high and the impact it is having on the citizens of the plains and now the capital.

Since I cannot afford to change my plans at this stage, I was wondering if the southern part of Thailand is still accessible and open for tourism.

Does anyone have an idea?

Thank you,
-Sachin

When will you be on your holiday? Most places in Thailand are still open for tourists. For Bangkok some of the areas closest to the rivers and sort of downhill from rivers have flooding problems but not the entire city. (Everything subject to change of course.)

Chiang Mai is okay the problem is will the trains be running by the time you arrive in Thailand. You can fly to Chiang Mai and there may be some buses skirting any roads they can not pass on.

Pattaya and Jomtien is not affected by Bangkok flooding. The highway to Pattaya is raised for the most part. The only flooding Pattaya/Jomtien gets is due to heavy rains when drains can not handle the downfall. (This is normal for Pattaya, maybe an hour or two for the water to drain away and only in a few lower areas not everywhere. Flooding in Pattaya, if it happens, is a minor, short term inconvenience.) This is the end of the rainy season anyway. Most rain stops in an hour or two and not every soi has any flooding if any at all. The flooding in Pattaya has nothing to do with overflowing rivers like Bangkok.

Hua Hin is okay too but keep up to date on any road closures. Phuket and other areas down south are okay. I think the weather is better in Hua Hin and Pattaya/Jomtien than some places down south. But the Pattaya/Jomtien beaches are not too good in comparison.
Rainy Season in Thailand

For Bangkok the rivers are overflowing not so much as heavy rainfall. Even if the flooding stops today they still must clean up the debris and open the roads. Also the local water supply may be compromised and the lines flushed out. Unless you want to take a shower with yellowish, brownish grey water. As of now Sukhumvit Road is okay, the Skytrain is running, Pratunam is still okay - just keep away from hotels nearer the river areas. But remain flexible.

I don't think Suvarnabhumi will be affected too much. But if it does shut down flights will be diverted to Sattahip (near Pattaya) or fly to other airports. When the airport was closed down a few years ago tourists were flying out of Sattahip about 2 hours from Bangkok.

This link has some current information on flooding. Hunt around on that link and you will find info on airports and other cities in Thailand.
UPDATED 25 October: Maps of Flood Risk Areas in Bangkok #ThaiFloodEng | Thai Travel News

I am back home now but friends living in Bangkok and in Pattaya keep me updated frequently.

Good luck.

Thank you. That was very helpful.

-Sachin