Hua Hin Golf
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28 October 2011
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knock-on effect as the floods continue food supplies
suffer; hua hin hotels offer discounts
hua hin, THAILAND Indications of how badly the floods have affected Northern and Central Thailand are starting to reveal themselves in Hua Hin, as local shops and businesses face shortages of supplies, most importantly of food and drinking water, that have been disrupted both by the closure of factories and transport routes, and by the devastation wrought on agricultural land. The ongoing disaster is likely to affect the country for many weeks and months, although the government have issued assurances on the problem of supplies and that the shortage of consumer products and essentials will last no longer than seven days. Meanwhile Hua Hin hotels are reportedly offering a 50%discount to anyone affected by the flooding, and the State Railway is ready to evacuate about 1,600 flood victims currently sheltering in Bangkok to new temporary shelters in nearby provinces, SRT Governor Yuthana Thapcharoen said on Wednesday. The government’s Flood Relief Operations Centre (FROC) ordered the move, and Mr Yuthana said the railroad would move 500 evacuees to Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan, 400 to Saraburi and 700 others to Lop Buri. He added that 442 railway stations nationwide will serve as temporary centres for food and relief supply donation to provide necessities for the evacuees. Expats, tourists and residents in Hua Hin who are concerned about travel to Bangkok and beyond are advised to call the 1197 hotline to check traffic conditions before embarking on any journeys. Latest information as AWOL went to print was that access to and from Suvarnabhumi Airport is still clear of flooding, but extra time should be allowed for either heavier traffic or a change in the situation. continued on page 2
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