As you all must have read by now, Thailand is having their worst flood in half century. Almost one third of Thailand is submerged in water and huge losses to both Thai people and factories. However, I am going to Bangkok this Friday...eeek...not the smartest choice I know. However, we have bought tickets for the family 6 months ago. I could cancel and pay a heavy penalty, plus re-booking anywhere else within a month means paying double or more. I have been keeping a close tab on the flood situation and well, central Bangkok is dry and from what I understand the Government will keep it dry at all cost. Many other parts are dry, Pattaya for example, just less than 150km away from central Bangkok - another option. After a long pondering and indecisions, booking and cancelling hotels, tours, car rentals, both in Bangkok and Pattaya (it's a wonder they didn't ban me with so many changes), we have decided we will go to Bangkok after all. So, I keep my fingers and toes crossed and everything will be okay :) Will visit you all soon when I am back.
Cheers for now...
Take care and I hope that you find some really good dry areas :) Diane
ReplyDeletei was suppose to go last week but coz of the flood my mom banned me from going. Had to pay extra RM200 to postpone my flight to next year March. Have fun with the family ! :) And be safe!!
ReplyDeleteWishing you and your family all the best for a wonderful trip despite the flooding.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing photos.
Hope all goes well.
Love and greetings from New York!
I'll keep everything crossed for you M.Kate! Hope to see you soon safe and sound, and have a nice journey, despite everything!
ReplyDeleteI know you'll be careful. Lots of love and wishes for safe journey.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you've decided to go. I'm sure you'll be safe, and helping the hurting economy as well :)
ReplyDeleteI'll add my 'Be careful', 'Be safe', and 'Have a wonderful time anyway' to the others' comments. I'm sure you will do all three.
ReplyDeleteAll the best! love and hugs
ReplyDeleteBe well, be safe, my friend. Wishing you all great time, in spite of the weather. ((HUGS))
ReplyDeletePlease be careful..will be praying for a safe trip..Sending love, Carolyn
ReplyDeleteHello M.Kate .. Yes Be careful and stay safe. My friends in the village here , have a sister and family living in Thailand and they are having problems ..(not sure what area though. I cannot imagine what it is like .
ReplyDeleteI guess, there still some places ain't flooding.
ReplyDeleteHowever, if you bring your family in Pattaya? I would love to BAN you going. OMG... not in a wildest dreams I bring my kiddos in the area.
I might be wrong about my decision, but I wish you all the best of your travel.
Enjoy.
/chie
I bless your family have a great trip in Bangkok, and thanks for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeletethe flood cleared?
ReplyDeleteWe went once, and we scammed. The tutu driver ook us to a jewellry place, and they sold us an infeior diamond and ruby ring at 5 times the price.
I think we got Gong TOU. We reported to the Tourist polis, and got a refund, but my husband had to stay another night.