Heavy rain has been affecting several areas of northern and central Thailand over the past few days, causing flash floods and rivers to overflow.
According to local media, as of 1 August, 500 houses have been flooded in the Mae Sai district (Chiang Rai province), close to the border with Myanmar/Burma.
Over the next 24 hours, more heavy rain is expected to affect the North and Northeast areas of the country, including the areas already affected.