Flood situation in Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province, in front of the Thai-Myanmar border checkpoint, high water has started to flow back into the Sai River. Many villagers have started to move their motorcycles and cars out of the area.
Follow the flood situation in Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province, in front of the Thai-Myanmar border checkpoint, Lam Sai River, which separates the border between Thailand and Myanmar. The water that was high yesterday (September 11) has started to flow back into Lam Sai River. The condition is nothing but debris and mud that the water has carried. There are still dozens of cars in this area. Three days ago, the owners were unable to get their cars out. But today, the car owners should start to come and check on their cars because many said that they parked their cars here thinking that it was safe because there had never been flooding in this area before. The most is the Sai Lom Joy Market area, which is lower down. But this area has never flooded before. It can b
e called the biggest flood in 100 years in Mae Sai District.
Today’s (12 Sept) conditions show that the water has started to recede. Villagers have come out to inspect their properties. As for buildings and shops, the water that was once about a meter high has receded. Many people have started to move their motorcycles and cars out of the area.
The Navy recently sent a SEAL unit from the Special Warfare Command. Today, the SEAL unit will enter the red zone, which is 2 communities that rescuers have not been able to enter yet.
Source: Thai News Agency