In a typically bustling Southeast Asian country that never seems to catch a break from the thrill of its natural mood swings, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has today unfurled a weather alert that will keep even the most stoic backpacker on their toes. Yes, wonderful Thailand, famous for its scenic beaches and chaotic traffic, is bracing itself for a mélange of heavy downpours across 41 of its provinces. While that might sound like a perfect romantic scene from a melodrama, for those trudging through city streets, the spellbinding showers won’t just wash away the day’s dust. They might also sweep you right off your feet — literally, as flash floods and swift water flow threaten to make headway, particularly in eight unlucky provinces that fate has decided to toy with. The list, which reads like a pit stop for weather woes tourism, includes Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Loei,…
