He said that a flood on the runway forced the airport to close at 3pm on Friday until at least 3pm on Saturday. Officials will evaluate the serious of the situation day by day. The department had sent technicians to examine the electrical system at the airport, Daroon said.

Taxiway A was flooded to about 40 centimetres depth Friday afternoon. Nok Air cancelled its afternoon and evening flights, he said.

Airport authorities provided bus service for 15 passengers stranded at the airport. Rain continued to pour throughout Friday afternoon. Air Asia and Norair were able to land their morning flights.

Northeastern, Northern and some central plain provinces have been hit by severe floods due to the impact of tropical storm Sonca.