Flood-hit North calls for subsidies

Tourism operators in the North have urged the government to allocate tourism stimulus measures for provinces facing the impact of floods, as provinces like Nan are encountering an even more severe situation which has left some guests stranded.

- MOLPASORN SHOOWONG

Chanchai Limsuwan, owner of Sangthong Resort and former president of the Tourism Council of Nan, said the impact is expected to result in a heavier cost burden for business operators than last year's floods.

He said the water level is higher and the floods are flowing at a higher speed, driven by the Wipha tropical storm. Some areas have even reported flood depths of more than 2 metres.

Attractions in Nan's Muang Nan district have been completely inundated, including notable temples such as Wat Phumin.

Over half of the hotels in the city district have been severely impacted compared to last year, when only a few faced consequences.