Chiang Rai Airport reopens as floods recede


BANGKOK: Commercial flights began taking off and landing at Chiang Rai International Airport, also known as Mae Fah Luang International Airport, on Friday (Sept morning after floodwaters began receding.

The floods at the intersection leading to the airport had receded enough at 7.30am that small vehicles could pass through. However, Highway 1418 connecting the airport to Phaholyothin Road was still partially inundated as of press time.

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