Tourism operators are concerned that if business areas in the province are affected by the spillover, events and meetings that have already been scheduled to take place in nearby resort towns, such as Cha-am in Phetchaburi and Hua Hin in Prachuap Khiri Khan, will be impacted.
Heavy rains in the Phetchaburi province of Thailand have caused local dams to overflow, which in turn may threaten attractions and events happening in the neighbouring Hua Hin in Prachuap Khiri Khan, according to a report by Bangkok Post.
Tourism operators are concerned that if business areas in the province are affected by the spillover, events and meetings that have already been scheduled to take place in nearby resort towns, such as Cha-am in Phetchaburi and Hua Hin in Prachuap Khiri Khan, will be impacted.
According to Wassana Srikanchana, president of Hua Hin Cha Am Tourism Association, a 200-attendant meeting scheduled for this week in Hua Hin is considering a last-minute postponement.
In anticipation of the potential flooding situation, hotels in Hua Hin and Cha-am are preparing ahead of time. Temporary barriers and sandbags have been placed around various properties. Alternative transport options, too, have been planned for visiting guests.
However, even though many vendors have been evacuated to higher grounds, other businesses intend to carry on as per normal even if the spillover occurs. Wassana also urges tourists who plan to visit the areas to keep an eye on travel information.