Typhoon Wipha Brings Flash Floods to Thoeng District, Chiang Rai Province

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Heavy rains from Typhoon Wipha have caused flash floods in several districts of Chiang Rai Province, with the worst affected being Thoeng District. The Thoeng Hospital has suspended general patient services, leaving only emergency patients to be treated. District officials have been ordered to help villagers move belongings to higher ground and evacuate patients and the elderly to safety. The floodwaters have overflowed into houses and agricultural areas, affecting over 100 households.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Thoeng Hospital has temporarily suspended general patient services due to the flooding, leaving only emergency patients to be treated.
  • Over 100 households have been affected by the flash floods in Thoeng District and other districts of Chiang Rai Province.
  • District officials have been ordered to help villagers move belongings to higher ground and evacuate patients and the elderly to safety.
  • Government offices in Thoeng District, including the Thoeng Police Station and Provincial Court, have been flooded.
  • The floodwaters have also affected Phahonyothin Road in Mueang Chiang Rai District, making travel difficult.
  • Initially, no injuries or fatalities have been reported.
  • 5 districts in Chiang Rai Province have been affected by the flash floods.

Statistics:

  • Over 100 households have been affected by the flash floods in Thoeng District and other districts of Chiang Rai Province.
  • The Thoeng Hospital has suspended general patient services, leaving only emergency patients to be treated.
  • The floodwaters have affected Phahonyothin Road in Mueang Chiang Rai District, making travel difficult.

Sources:

  • Thai News Agency, July 23, 2025