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What is the latest word on the flash flood situation in Chiang Mai. I anticipate returning to CNX next month. I would appreciate an update

Flash-flood alerts for North

NORTH THAILAND: -- The Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department yesterday warned 19 provinces to prepare for possible flash floods, as inundation in the North has already killed seven and left nine others missing. “If more heavy downpours occur, flash floods and mudslides are possible in low-lying areas,” Sunthorn Riewluang, the department’s director-general, said yesterday.

He said the Meteorological Department warned that a low-pressure ridge in the South China Sea could upgrade into a storm, sending more heavy rain to Thailand’s North, Northeast and Eastern Seaboard.

“As a precautionary measure, people in high-risk areas should move their belongings to higher ground and keep abreast of weather forecasts,” said Sunthorn.

An informed source identified the following provinces as high-risk zones: Tak, Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang, Lamphun, Phayao, Phrae, Nan, Loei, Nong Khai, Nong Bua Lamphu, Khon Kaen, Sakon Nakhon, Udon Thani, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Chanthaburi and Trat.

Already, 741 villages in Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Son, Chiang Rai, Nan, Lampang, Phayao and Lamphun have been inundated, affecting as many as 88,526 people, with seven dead, nine missing and 50 injured.

Flooding has also damaged 46 bridges, 68 roads, and 17,295 rai of farmland.

Narong Tananuwat, chairman of the Chiang Mai Chamber of Commerce, said the floods had caused huge economic losses. He estimated flood damage in this northern province alone at Bt1.5 billion.

However, Narong was convinced the inundation would affect Chiang Mai’s tourism only in the short term, as he expected the situation to return to normal within the next week.

Provincial Police Region 5 deputy commissioner Maj-General Suwat Kruengkrai said Marine Police were now patrolling along the Ping River in Chiang Mai, to prevent looting of flooded riverside homes. He added that police would help flood victims clean up their homes after the water had subsided.

Several schools in Chiang Mai remained closed yesterday because of the flooding. Education officials said the inundation damaged more than 60 schools in Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Mae Hong Son.

Flash floods also piled up logs and branches all along a 25-kilometre stretch of Highway 1095, which links Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son.

“We’re fixing the highway. It should be passable by Friday,” said Mae Hong Son highway chief Kasidis Wattanasap.

--The Nation 2005-08-18

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Flash-flood alerts for North

NORTH THAILAND: -- The Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department yesterday warned 19 provinces to prepare for possible flash floods, as inundation in the North has already killed seven and left nine others missing. “If more heavy downpours occur, flash floods and mudslides are possible in low-lying areas,” Sunthorn Riewluang, the department’s director-general, said yesterday.

He said the Meteorological Department warned that a low-pressure ridge in the South China Sea could upgrade into a storm, sending more heavy rain to Thailand’s North, Northeast and Eastern Seaboard.

“As a precautionary measure, people in high-risk areas should move their belongings to higher ground and keep abreast of weather forecasts,” said Sunthorn.

An informed source identified the following provinces as high-risk zones: Tak, Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang, Lamphun, Phayao, Phrae, Nan, Loei, Nong Khai, Nong Bua Lamphu, Khon Kaen, Sakon Nakhon, Udon Thani, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Chanthaburi and Trat.

Already, 741 villages in Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Son, Chiang Rai, Nan, Lampang, Phayao and Lamphun have been inundated, affecting as many as 88,526 people, with seven dead, nine missing and 50 injured.

Flooding has also damaged 46 bridges, 68 roads, and 17,295 rai of farmland.

Narong Tananuwat, chairman of the Chiang Mai Chamber of Commerce, said the floods had caused huge economic losses. He estimated flood damage in this northern province alone at Bt1.5 billion.

However, Narong was convinced the inundation would affect Chiang Mai’s tourism only in the short term, as he expected the situation to return to normal within the next week.

Provincial Police Region 5 deputy commissioner Maj-General Suwat Kruengkrai said Marine Police were now patrolling along the Ping River in Chiang Mai, to prevent looting of flooded riverside homes. He added that police would help flood victims clean up their homes after the water had subsided.

Several schools in Chiang Mai remained closed yesterday because of the flooding. Education officials said the inundation damaged more than 60 schools in Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Mae Hong Son.

Flash floods also piled up logs and branches all along a 25-kilometre stretch of Highway 1095, which links Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son.

“We’re fixing the highway. It should be passable by Friday,” said Mae Hong Son highway chief Kasidis Wattanasap.

--The Nation 2005-08-18

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Do they have an AA chapter in Chiang Mai? Anybody know? Where do they meet?

Makro? Big C? Carrefour?

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Thank You ajarn, I was trying to think of Carrefour

Let me ask someone a question. I have spent a lot of time in Chiang Mai. I have been having a discussion with my wife about the name of a store in CM. Please help me. it is the store out on the super Highway not far from the bus station. Can someone tell me the name of the store

Thanks

I am married to a Thai lady. She is applying for US citizenship. If she succeedsin obtaining this citizenship status, what will her Visa requirement be when we make an extended visit to Thailand? Will she have to obtain Non-Immigrant visa as I do?