Thousands of tourists stranded as floods hit Thailand
Floods on the southern coast of Thailand have killed at least 11 people and have left thousands of tourists stranded.
The floods have hit the popular island resorts of Krabi, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao.
Landslides in Krabi have killed at least two people and 20 people are missing.
Flights have been grounded and ferry services disrupted due to rough seas.
The airport on Koh Samui was closed causing disruptions to flights. Around 2,000 tourists are believed to be stranded on the island.
According to the BBC, the Thai navy has sent its only aircraft carrier to help rescue those stranded.
The Foreign Office has warned there is continued risk of mudslides and flash flooding.
Electricity and communications are currently disrupted across the region.
British nationals who need urgent assistance can call the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on +44 (0)20 7008 5355 or the Thai Tourist Police on 1155 (+66 2 214 1956 if you are using a UK mobile in Thailand).
By Bev Fearis
Bev
Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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