Flash Floods Trap 48 Tourists at Resort in Chanthaburi

On July 29, 2025, flash floods from upstream areas rapidly inundated resorts in Chuman and Patawi subdistricts, Mueang District, Chanthaburi Province, with water levels exceeding 2 meters following hours of heavy rain. The surging water caused severe damage to accommodations and property in minutes.

Official investigations confirmed that two resorts were affected, with 48 tourists stranded in total. The first resort in Chuman subdistrict housed 28 guests; floodwaters completely submerged the ground-floor rooms and caused extensive damage to electrical appliances, over 10 refrigerators, a coffee shop setup, and destroyed three guest vehicles and five resort vehicles, with estimated losses between 300,000 and 500,000 baht. The second resort in Patawi subdistrict had 20 stranded tourists.

All 48 tourists remained safe after being evacuated to the second floor in time. As of the latest report, none wished to leave the area as the upper level remained secure.

Floodwaters also inundated homes throughout the district. Rescue teams and provincial disaster management units deployed boats to evacuate 13 residents from three households in Patawi subdistrict to safety.

By midday, water levels had stabilized and begun draining into tributary streams and Pong Roeng Sen Canal. Assuming no further rain, the situation is expected to gradually return to normal. Warnings remained in effect through July 30 for flash floods and flash-flooding risks from accumulated heavy rainfall in upstream areas.

Overall damage in Mueang District across three subdistricts and eight villages affected 30 households and 70 residents. Infrastructure damage included severe subsidence on Highway 3329 near the Kiri Tara project, Luang Phloen Bridge, and Soi Phliw Noi and Soi Khao Lum. Over 10 homes sustained flood damage. Authorities continued 24-hour monitoring of water accumulation as additional flooding remained possible.