To be fair I would say he was adding to it.....
Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is facing significant threats from rising sea levels, subsidence (the gradual sinking of the ground), and other environmental challenges. Experts have warned that parts of Bangkok could be at or below sea level as early as **2030** to **2050** if current trends continue.
### Key Factors Contributing to the Threat:
1. **Land Subsidence**: Bangkok is sinking by an estimated 1-2 centimeters per year, largely due to the over-extraction of groundwater. This subsidence is compounding the effects of rising sea levels.
2. **Rising Sea Levels**: Due to climate change, global sea levels are rising, which increases the risk of flooding in low-lying coastal cities like Bangkok. The combination of subsidence and sea-level rise puts Bangkok at significant risk.
3. **Flooding and Infrastructure**: Bangkok already experiences regular flooding during the monsoon season. Without significant infrastructure improvements and flood defenses, the situation could worsen dramatically in the coming decades.