creek

a very small river ลำธาร โกรกธารเล็กๆ

When our pickup truck crossed a bridge spanning a small shady creek, I saw an old lady standing in front of a wooden house surrounded by a flower bed.

The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation yesterday ordered the temporary closure of the Pha Kluay Mai campsite and surrounding Lam Takhong creek following recent news reports that tourists have spotted a couple of two-metre long crocodiles in the vicinity.

Heavy downpours in Phrae caused run offs from Lam Huay Lae, Huay Pong and Huay Mae Kham creeks to inundate four villages in Wang Chin district, affecting more than 300 households.