Bangkok Post – Stranded tourists rescued from flash flood in Thailand’s Uthai Thani province [Video]

Tourists including campers were rescued from a flash flood that struck Ban Rai district of Uthani Thani Saturday night as the central plain province is among five flood-hit provinces on Sunday.

The flash flood happened in mountainous Ban Rai district at about 8pm on Saturday, a few hours after a heavy downpour.

Flood levels varied, with ground in front of Anubarn Ban Rai School about one metre underwater

At a campground, floodwater washed away a vehicle and about 10 campers were stranded. They were rescued after the current weakened late Saturday night.

Two tourists were almost swept by floodwater as they tried to leave a coffee shop. They were among seven visitors stranded there. The shop operator managed to move them to safety on higher ground.

The flash flood also hit a market in the Ban Rai municipality. Many local roads were impassable to small vehicles. Locals were evacuated and belongings were moved.

The flash flood engulfed Ban Rai …