Photo: Blue Temple (wat Rong Khun Ten) in Chiang Rai
Five airlines have suspended all flights to Chiang Rai international airport, as the province copes with the most severe flooding for decades.
Thai Airways, Nok Air, Thai Vietjet and Thai Lion Air suspended their flights at Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport today, while Thai Air Asia are operating the only flights between Bangkok and Chiang Rai.
Passengers can contact the airlines on:
Thai Airways – 02-356-1111
Thai Vietjet – 02-089-1909
Nok Air – 02-439- 3344, 053-798-289
Thai Lion Air – 02-529-9911, 053-798-273
Thai Air Asia – 053-798274
The flooding today has reached the parking lots of Chiang Rai airport, while the houses of the airport staff have been underwater for days.