Flooding in this area of
Sattahip caused cancellation of their Loy Krathong festivities this
year.
Patcharapol Panrak
Heavy rain and flooding spoiled the fun for Sattahip residents
looking to celebrate Loy Krathong.
Even before Sattahip’s official celebration began at Chumphon Park Nov.
28, rain flooded Sukhumvit Road from the Sattahip intersection to the
road’s origin point. About two kilometers of roadway were filled with 30
cm. of water, snarling traffic for festival goers.
Sattahip Councilman Surapol Jitthum said flooding is common on that
stretch of Sukhumvit and he planned to call a council session to request
a budget for larger drainage pipes.