THE UK Government has issued a new travel warning to Brits heading to Thailand following mass flooding.
According to the Foreign Office, severe floods believed to be the worst in Bangkok in over a decade are impacting parts of Thailand caused by heavy rainfall.
Impacted destinations include Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani and Samut Prakan.
On the FCDO website it states: “All 50 districts of Bangkok have been declared disaster-affected areas. Travel disruption, including road closures and flooding of low-lying areas, is possible.
“The Thai government has declared special public holidays on 28 and 29 September in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani and Samut Prakan.
“Many government offices and services may be closed or operating with reduced capacity.
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“Follow the advice of local authorities if you plan to travel.”
The flooding has caused some flights to be delayed or cancelled, including a Thai Airways London Heathrow flight to Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok.
Thai Airways is allowing passengers due to travel today and tomorrow to change their flights for free.
There are several other departures from Suvarnabhumi Airport which have been cancelled including to Phuket and Hong Kong.
While the airport does remain open, domestic departures and regional flights have been worst affected by cancellations.
Passengers at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport have also reported having to wait up to six hours for their luggage and as a result.
There was around 12 inches of rain over 48 hours resulting in cars being submerged and homes flooded leaving some residents stranded.
Some locals have said the flood waters are as high are as those in 2011 which affected 13million people.
While other parts of the country are also impacted, they have not been as badly hit as Bangkok.