PETALING JAYA: Malaysians in Bangkok have been urged to remain vigilant and stay in contact with the Malaysian Embassy for assistance and updates as extensive flooding continues to disrupt roads and daily activities in the Thai capital.
The Foreign Ministry, in an advisory, said several Malaysians had been affected by the floods, with the Malaysian Embassy in Bangkok extending necessary assistance.
It said Malaysians requiring consular assistance, or those with information on other Malaysians who may be affected, could contact the embassy at +66 2 340 5720, +66 2 340 5731 or +66 87 028 4659, or e-mail mwbangkok@kln.gov.my.
The ministry also urged Malaysians who had yet to do so to register their presence in Thailand via the e-Konsular system.
“The Embassy remains in close communication with local authorities as it continues to monitor the situation,” it said.
Malaysians residing in or visiting Bangkok were also advised to exercise caution, remain vigilant and follow safety directives issued by local authorities.
Meanwhile, flights between Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok continued to operate yesterday despite the flooding, although some delays were reported.
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH788 from KL International Airport to Suvarnabhumi was operating yesterday, while AirAsia Flight AK886 from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok was also operating, according to flight-status information.
Suvarnabhumi Airport said it continued to operate normally, although flooding in surrounding areas had affected ground-handling operations, causing some flight delays and longer waits for baggage.
Passengers travelling to the airport were advised to plan their journey and avoid the flooded Lat Krabang area, using the Motorway or Burapha Withi Expressway. They should allow enough time to arrive at least three hours before their international flights.
Malaysia Airlines said on Saturday that all its flights departing from Bangkok were operating as scheduled, but advised passengers to allow extra travel time and arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport at least three hours before departure.
AirAsia, meanwhile, offered passengers travelling to and from Bangkok between Sept 26 and 28 flexible travel options due to heavy rain, flooding and traffic congestion.
The options included a one-time flight change to a new travel date within seven days of the original departure date at no additional cost, or retaining the value of the booking as flight credit.
All 50 districts in Bangkok have been declared disaster zones as persistent heavy rain caused widespread flooding, traffic disruptions and disruption to daily life.
