webfact Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Traffic snarls as rains hit Bangkok, causing minor floods By The Nation Traffic snarls were reported on many roads in Bangkok and surrounding provinces as heavy rains hit the capital and suburbs overnight, causing shallow flooding at many spots. The Jor Sor 100 traffic radio station reported that at 6.50am the Poo Chao Saming Prai intersection was already flooded on both sides, slowing down the traffic on the Sri Nakharin road in Samut Prakan. Rains began at 5.15am in Samut Prakan and many districts of Bangkok, including Bang Rak, Sathorn, Jom Thong Ratburna, and Bangkok Noi. At 7am, the rains had expanded to hit Yannawa, Don Mueang, Sai Mai, Bang Khen, Lard Prao, Wang Thong Lang, and Huay Kwang districts. At 7.17am, the radio station reported that Phet Kasem Road in Bangkok was congested and the Rama IV road also was hit by a traffic snarl. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30340549 -- © Copyright The Nation 2018-03-09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLee Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 And so it continues,....... panic mode for October guaranteed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 It's a tropical country and sometimes it rains a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLee Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 28 minutes ago, VocalNeal said: It's a tropical country and sometimes it rains a lot. A little waaaayyy too much during that kind of supposed to be hot season...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 Rain To Reign In Bangkok Through Weekend By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter Flooded Charoen Nakhon Road on Friday. Photo: @YingChattharika / Twitter BANGKOK — Residents plowed through shin-high waters Friday as rains flooded parts of the capital. Much of Bangkok will see rain through today, while scattered showers and cloudy skies will prevail across the weekend as temperatures dip to lows of 23C and highs of 33C. Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/featured/2018/03/09/rain-reign-bangkok-weekend/ -- © Copyright Khaosod English 2018-03-09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Yes it rained a lot today but it rains much more in the rainseason. When will Bangkok get new drains? Or do we all have to buy a high 4wd Fortuner with extra big wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 4 minutes ago, Thian said: Yes it rained a lot today but it rains much more in the rainseason. When will Bangkok get new drains? Or do we all have to buy a high 4wd Fortuner with extra big wheels? And don't forget the exhaust snorkel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dddave Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 38 minutes ago, Thian said: Yes it rained a lot today but it rains much more in the rainseason. When will Bangkok get new drains? Or do we all have to buy a high 4wd Fortuner with extra big wheels? Actually, over the last 5 years they have built a substantial network of new drains. Those with long memories will remember Sukhumvit routinely 2 feet deep in the Nana area. Several years ago, 3 meter drain lines were installed along Suk. 71 in Phra Khanong. Bangkok is essentially below sea level and re-directing large volumes of water is a major challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Where are all the butt pickers and counters in Bangkok to save the flooding caused by pesky smokers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiguzzi Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 9 hours ago, kotsak said: And don't forget the exhaust snorkel Inlet - air filter snorkel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THAILIBAN Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 at least it saved me one day of AC cost. It got reaaaally cold..... hopefully continuing until Sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gk10002000 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Maybe SongKran came early Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Meanwhile yesterday elsewhere on the planet Weather is inconvenient that is why many farmers go to church! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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