Hatyai,Thailand For Sawadee Newbies

[topcook1]

Any good recommendation of a good JG joints?cheers

[turtle_no15]

Originally Posted by topcook1

Same here....pray that will be fine.

You heading down with friends? I'm gonna lone ranger man

[topcook1]

Originally Posted by turtle_no15

You heading down with friends? I'm gonna lone ranger man

With my uncle...u can call me too.

[topcook1]

It seems to flood situation is getting bad to worse now...If no improve by Wednesday, might cancel the trip.

Eight hikers missing, Hat Yai man feared dead

Published: 2/01/2012 at 12:00 AMNewspaper section: News
Heavy rain and flash floods are causing New Year's havoc in the South, with one man feared dead, eight hikers missing, and evacuations ordered.


Motorcycles navigate a flooded road in Yala’s Muang district after the Pattani River overflowed. MUHAMMAD AYUB PATHAN

In Hat Yai, some tourists were stranded in their hotels after roads were cut off. In Narathiwat, some residents are getting about on flooded streets by boat.

Weather forecasters have warned the flooding could affect up to six southern provinces.

Hat Yai municipality has ordered an evacuation amid heavy rainfall, which has also triggered flash floods in 12 Songkhla districts as well as other parts of the deep South.

Hat Yai mayor Phrai Phatthano said floodwater from Sadao district was likely to rise to 1.2 metres high.

Floodwaters inundated parts of the municipality yesterday amid fears it could also penetrate the downtown area.

Residents were told to take their belongings and vehicles out of the area immediately. The municipality had raised red signal flags, which signify an evacuation.

Among the eight areas is Chanwirot community. It is the front line before water enters inner Hat Yai where the commercial area is located.

Local officials have built a wall of sandbags to protect core areas.

One resident, identified as Fakmeng Sae Jia, 54, reportedly drowned after being unable to leave his flooded house in tambon Phatong in Hat Yai district.

A pre-dawn torrent from the Banthat mountain tore through Moo 1, 2 and 7 of tambon Chalung in Hat Yai, hitting residents' cars and other belongings.

Hat Yai and Sadao have been hardest hit by the flooding with a section of Kanchanawanit road in Ban Luk Thung under one metre of water.

The road which links the two districts could no longer take traffic, and transport to Sadao was cut off.

Many tourists from Malaysia and Singapore who celebrated the New Year in Hat Yai have been left stranded in hotels because they cannot use the road to Sadao, which borders northern Malaysia.

Train transport between Hat Yai and Padang Besa stations in Sadao is also closed because water has flooded a section of railway in Phatong municipality in Hat Yai.

Other flooded districts in Songkhla include Muang, Chana, Na Thawi, Na Mom, Saba Yoi, Khlong Hoi Khong, Bang Klam, Thepha, Singha Nakhon and Sathing Phra.

Meanwhile, overnight rainfall in Songkhla, Phatthalung, Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat has resulted in flash floods.

In Phatthalung's Kong Ra district, eight hikers have not been heard from since Saturday night. The group went into a forest on the Banthat mountain range to view the "sea of mist" on Khao Lon mountain on Saturday morning. Their friends staying at a village at the foot of the mountain said they had been unable to contact them.

In Yala, residents of Muang, Raman and Yaha districts scrambled to take their belongings to safety to escape the floods.

Overflow from the Pattani River inundated roads, affecting more than 10 communities in Yala municipality.

Yala governor Detrat Simsiri inspected flooded areas in the municipality and the main pumping station yesterday.

Officials found "some flaws" in the flood prevention system at the station, he said. However, they were told to fix the problems and increase water pumps.

Flooding was also serious in Raman with some spots in Moo 1 of tambon Yaha under one metre of water.

In Yaha, motorists could not use the Yaha-La-ae, Yaha-Ban Kue Tae and Yaha-Patae roads due to high flood waters.

In tambon Patae, a mudslide was reported.

Water rose to 50-70cm in eight districts of Narathiwat, with farmland, communities and main streets hit by floods.

Some families in Sungai Padi district were forced to use boats on some flooded streets.

Other troubled districts in Narathiwat were Chanae, Si Sakhon, Cho Airong, Bacho, Rueso, Sukhirin and Muang.

Many districts are having difficulty draining water from canals because weeds are clogging them up.

Meanwhile, water levels in the Sungai Kolok, Bang Nara and Sai Buri rivers in the province were increasing last night with increasing mountain run-off.

In Pattani, many roads in 12 districts were flooded.

Officials of Pattani municipality also warned communities near the Pattani River to take their animals and belongings to safety as the run-off from Yala into the river raised fears of overflow.

Southerners, especially those living by the sea and in low-lying areas, were told to brace for further rainfall until tomorrow, said Wiboon Sanguanpong, chief of the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department.

The torrential rain in the deep South is caused by the combined effects of the northeastern monsoon in the Gulf of Thailand and a low pressure cell covering northern Malaysia, according to the Yala meteorology station.

Officials and residents should closely monitor weather conditions in Songkhla, Phatthalung, Yala, Narathiwat, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Pattani, said station chief Surayut Iamsa-at.

[KatoeyLover69]

Report from The Nation dated 2 January 2012 :-

Flash floods hit 3 provinces in Southern Thailand

Songkhla, Yala and Nakhon Si Thammarat in the South have been heavily inundated by flash flooding after days of heavy rain, while the cold is hitting the North and the Northeast.

Disaster status - signified by red flags - has been announced in Hat Yai, the business area of Songkhla.

Car owners have begun to park their cars on elevated roads or high ground - similar to the practice seen in central provinces and Bangkok during the flood peak between mid-October to early November.

Provincial Governor Krissada Bunraj decided to raise the alert to red yesterday evening, a few hours after it had been raised to yellow from normal green, after the first of two days of heavy rain.

The areas at greatest risk in Hat Yai are Janviroj and Jankasem, communities which are located near flood-prone canals.

The yellow flag, which denotes readiness for evacuation in 24 hours, was in force yesterday afternoon, when Hat Yai Mayor Phrai Phatthana said it was meant largely for those living in low-lying areas.

The red means emergency evacuation could be announced immediately.

Elsewhere in Songkhla, two key roads leading to a border crossing in Sadao district with Malaysia have been impassable due to inundation.

Relief assistance has been provided in eight flooded districts. Songkhla has a total of 16 districts.

The seven other districts are Sadao, Chana, Muang, Na Thawee, Na Mom, Saba Yoi and Khlong Hoi Khong.

[danoklover]

bad news for me....
hopefully this 15th everything come smooth.... mayday mayday mayday
anyone go 2?

[J fellow]

was there on 29th till 1st, not many gers working, even the 5k cat also not working. over gers quality getting bad to worst.

paragon cant make it. little gers with no band blits is quite good but not for the faint at heart, the music is so loud i almost got an heart attack. kiss channel got quite a few nice dancers thought but dont know how to siam. end up buying a long of ld and gg back alone.

at about 11am on 1st, hotel recep called up and ask if we checking out as water coming. dont know what the fuck and fuck them off saying we dont need water only to realised later that hatyai was on yellpw alert by our chinese driver so with no wasted time went to the airport. think of it quite lucky, might be stranded there if i got a late flight.

been gg to hatyai for 5yrs liao. at least twice a year to pray but gers quality gettign bery bery bad. if not for praying dont think i will go.

[cheonglah]

Originally Posted by J fellow

was there on 29th till 1st, not many gers working, even the 5k cat also not working. over gers quality getting bad to worst.

paragon cant make it. little gers with no band blits is quite good but not for the faint at heart, the music is so loud i almost got an heart attack. kiss channel got quite a few nice dancers thought but dont know how to siam. end up buying a long of ld and gg back alone.

at about 11am on 1st, hotel recep called up and ask if we checking out as water coming. dont know what the fuck and fuck them off saying we dont need water only to realised later that hatyai was on yellpw alert by our chinese driver so with no wasted time went to the airport. think of it quite lucky, might be stranded there if i got a late flight.

been gg to hatyai for 5yrs liao. at least twice a year to pray but gers quality gettign bery bery bad. if not for praying dont think i will go.

Agree. Hatyai as as fun as before.
Was there until after Christmas. Went Kiss Lounge around 1030pm on 27th and only about 5 gals. Most already sitting with customers on lounge and listening to band. Quality of gals CMI. Kabuki almost deserted.
Other places like Post Laser, The Pubb also less crowded. Bands at the Regency playing to no one cos absolutely no one sitting at lounge- Pity them. They seemed unsure whether to continue playing or not. Actually see more families shoppers from Msia/Spore than cheongsters LOL. Hotels had sandbags piled up near basement which is sign of coming floods. Hatyai good place to chill out and relax for 1-2 days but other than that there is not much action now.

[finn2046]

possible of HDY flooding during CNY?
and hotel @ center area fully book!
CNY all go HDY swimming haha

BYW does Dandok ever flood before?

[hunterhi]

Y? Bro u itch already izzt?
1) Go ahead...
2) Go your head...
3) Or just do it...

Originally Posted by finn2046

possible of HDY flooding during CNY?
and hotel @ center area fully book!
CNY all go HDY swimming haha

BYW does Dandok ever flood before?

[Comjuka]

Originally Posted by finn2046

possible of HDY flooding during CNY?
and hotel @ center area fully book!
CNY all go HDY swimming haha

BYW does Dandok ever flood before?

It looks quite bad. May have to change my plans for the CNY.

[KatoeyLover69]

Report from The Nation dated 3 January 2012 :-

Disaster zones declared

Songkhla remains heavily flooded, with the highest level of 2 metres at a new location - Fasai housing estate in Hat Yai, although the peak inundation is believed to have passed. A main road heading to Hat Yai airport is under 70cm of floodwater.

Currents in major canals in Hat Yai, connecting waterways from outer areas with sea outlets, are peaking, including Poh Mor canal in urban areas of the business district.

Provincial governor Krissada Bunraj said dredging of U Taphao canal was necessary, based on His Majesty's suggestion in 1988 during a flood. Although it might cost Bt1 billion, the dredging could potentially save the business operations and prevent a Bt10 billion loss in revenue.

Krissada said a request for this budget for the dredging had been submitted to the government, with HM the King’s advice attached to it.

The flood in Hat Yai and Songkhla, which borders Malaysia, has also affected tourism, with a room occupancy rate of only 15 to 20 per cent, from a total of 20,000 rooms, said Somchart Phimthana-phoonphorn, head of the hotel association in Hat Yai-Songkhla.

Public relations campaigns are being planned and will soon advise Thai and foreign tourists that the current flood situation is not as serious as the year before, he added.
--- KatoeyNewsNetwork

[KatoeyLover69]

Report from The Nation dated 3 January 2011 :-

Flooding in Thailand traps Singaporean tourists

SINGAPORE - Some Singaporeans who were in the Thai city Hat Yai over the new year were stranded in their hotels by flood waters that hit the city over the weekend.

Bangkok Post reported that tourists from Malaysia and Singapore were trapped because their tour buses that ply the Singapore-Hat Yai route co they could not use the road to Sadao, at the border with Malaysia.

Nine tour buses were believed to be affected, disrupting travel for hundreds of passengers.

One passenger said that the water level of the flood was about two feet high.

Those who managed to get out before the floods worsened had their journey home delayed as bus operators waited for the water to subside before travelling back to Singapore

MFA travel advisory

Singaporeans are strongly encouraged to eRegister with MFA whenever they travel abroad. eRegistering will enable the Ministry and our relevant Missions to contact the eRegistrants and render the necessary assistance in case of emergencies.

In addition to MFA's 24-hour Duty Office contact numbers (+65-63798800 or +65-63798855), the day-time emergency contact details of our Overseas Missions are also found here.
----- KatoryNewsNetwork

[KatoeyLover69]

Report from Bangkok Post dated 3 January 2011 :-

Hat Yai holds big flood clean-up

Residents in Hat Yai municipality cleaned up their homes on Tuesday after the floodwater dried up, but the flooding is still serious in Nakhon Si Thammarat, reports said.

Residents from four communitites of Songkhla's Hat Yai district, which was hardest hit by the flooding, began Big Cleaning Day activities today to clear flood-borne trash off the roads and cleaned up their flooded homes.

The cleaning event was organised by municipal officials with the help of the army.

The flooded Phetkasem Road, leading in and out of Hat Yai, is now passable to all types of vehicles.

The city is expected to return fully to normal tomorrow.
----- KatoryNewsNetwork

[danoklover]

Originally Posted by KatoeyLover69

Report from Bangkok Post dated 3 January 2011 :-

Hat Yai holds big flood clean-up

Residents in Hat Yai municipality cleaned up their homes on Tuesday after the floodwater dried up, but the flooding is still serious in Nakhon Si Thammarat, reports said.

Residents from four communitites of Songkhla's Hat Yai district, which was hardest hit by the flooding, began Big Cleaning Day activities today to clear flood-borne trash off the roads and cleaned up their flooded homes.

The cleaning event was organised by municipal officials with the help of the army.

The flooded Phetkasem Road, leading in and out of Hat Yai, is now passable to all types of vehicles.

The city is expected to return fully to normal tomorrow.
----- KatoryNewsNetwork

hohoho good news this cny can go.....
anybody want join"?