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Floods have swept across southern Thailand, killing at least 15 people and stranding about 15,000 tourists.
Rising waters have choked off road, rail and air links while islands in the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea have been left isolated after ferry services were cancelled.
New Zealand's Minisrty of Foreign
Affairs and Trade (MFAT) says 185 Kiwis are registered as being in the flood affected areas of Koh Samui and Koh Tao and parts of southern Thailand, including Nakhon Sri Thammarat, Surat Thani, Phattalung, Chumphon, Trang and Satun.
The ministry says there is a continued risk of mudslides and flash flooding in these areas.
Electricity and communications are currently disrupted across the region and flights and ferry services to tourist areas such as Koh Samui have also been disrupted but are operating sporadically.
New Zealanders in the affected areas are advised to contact their airline or tour operator for the latest information on the disruptions.
The ministry recommends people follow the instructions of the local authorities on the flooding and keep up to date with weather warnings, with can be found in English on the Thai Metrological Department at www.tmd.go.th/en/.
New Zealanders travelling or living in Thailand are encouraged to register their details with www.safetravel.govt.nz.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade says ferry services to the islands of Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao - very popular with Australian tourists - are among those suspended.
"The Australian embassy in Bangkok is in contact with a number of Australians affected by disruptions to transport and has offered consular assistance," a DFAT spokesperson said.
- NZ Herald staff, AAP
