At least 14 people were killed and three were missing as a result of severe flooding in the southern provinces of Thailand.

Floods caused by prolonged heavy rains, which are in the south of the country for a week.

"The flooding has affected 582,000 people in 88 districts," - said in a statement the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Thailand.

Local authorities have declared 11 southern provinces disaster area - including the popular tourist destination of Koh Samui and Koh Phangan.

As a result of the floods disrupted rail links with the southern provinces.

In all flooded areas were closed for at least a day of school. It is reported by BBC.