PM Prayut orders preparations for flooding nationwide

[webfact]

PM orders preparations for flooding nationwide

 

 

BANGKOK, 31 July 2018 (NNT) – Thailand's Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has coordinated with 59 provinces in anticipation of heavy rains over the next one to two days with the Prime Minister instructing all provinces to integrate aid measures urgently and asking citizens stay aware of the situation while avoiding unfounded rumors on social media. 

Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-ocha has voiced concern for citizens being affected by flooding following several consecutive days of heavy rain. He acknowledged reports of rising waters in the northeast and other regions and that both transport and farming are now being impacted.

 

The PM has pressed provincial governors, via the Ministry of Interior, to work with other agencies to provide aid where needed and to survey any damage so compensation can be provided. 

The DDPM is coordinating with 59 provinces, comprising 17 in the north, 20 in the northeast, eight in the central and 14 in the southern region, calling on them to prepare for situations that may arise from stormy conditions.

 

They have been told to set water levels appropriately and to inspect reservoirs, dams and communities along slopes. They are to prepare rapid response teams and equipment for handling flood conditions. 

Citizens who face flooding are urged to contact their local DDPM office or its 24 hour hotline 1784.

 

-- nnt 2018-07-31

[nausea]

A little like the single storey paper houses in earthquake prone Japan, sometimes the traditional solutions are best:

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[canopus1969]

Man the boats Corporal Jones    

[petermik]

7 hours ago, canopus1969 said:

Man the boats Corporal Jones    

YES SIR Captain Mainwaring...........

[bluesofa]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

PM orders preparations for flooding nationwide

Why would he want to invoke a flood?

Has Noah finished the ark? One thing's for sure - those 'new improved' Phuket Lifesavers 4.0 won't be much use with or without a flood.

 

[jaiyen]

Perhaps someone should tell him the flooding has already started and preparations should have been started weeks ago.  Or is it only us that know that ?

[Redline]

Get all of the boat propellers ready to send the water back!

[bluesofa]

12 minutes ago, jaiyen said:

Perhaps someone should tell him the flooding has already started and preparations should have been started weeks ago.  Or is it only us that know that ?

We can't know - it's a 'matter of national security'.

 

[transam]

2 hours ago, petermik said:

YES SIR Captain Mainwaring...........

 

[DM07]

Soooo...let me get that straight...

a ) there have been massive mud-slides, due to heavy rain

b ) there have been 13 somebodys, trapped in a cave, due 'tis the rainy season

c ) there will be heavy rains in the next 2 to 3 days

 

...and this doofus starts flood- preparations NOW?

 

I know, it will be a tragedy and many lifelyhoods ore even lives will be lost, but...I can't wait for the "but but Thaksin"- group to mention a certain brand of fancy boots, when they find out, that their posterboys are as ridiculously underprepared, when it comes to flooding, as EVERY....SINGLE....Thai- government...EVER!

[55Jay]

Pennsylvania has Groundhog Day. 

 

Thailand's version is fish swimming on the roads.  

 

Yesterday in front of my house:

 

 

[CantSpell]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

They have been told to set water levels appropriately and to inspect reservoirs, dams and communities along slopes.

"So Boss, what level do we set the water levels and the dams?"

"Appropriately... that should work..."

*Scratches head*

"Ok Boss"...

 

Mell Brook's script? 

[bluesofa]

9 minutes ago, CantSpell said:

"So Boss, what level do we set the water levels and the dams?"

"Appropriately... that should work..."

*Scratches head*

"Ok Boss"...

 

Mell Brook's script? 

...one false move and the ferang gets it.

 

[Lupatria]

41 minutes ago, Redline said:

Get all of the boat propellers ready to send the water back!

...and bring my ear medicine to higher a ground!

[mok199]

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[Vacuum]

29 minutes ago, bluesofa said:

...one false move and the ferang gets it.

 

Blazing Saddles?

[bluesofa]

6 minutes ago, Vacuum said:

37 minutes ago, bluesofa said:

...one false move and the ferang gets it.

Blazing Saddles?

It's a line from the Thai version: Blasted Tourists

 

[chainarong]

Certainly looks like the PTP flood mitigation program is working.

[bdenner]

Bloody slow learners!

 

This is when they should have started preparing for the next flood.

[chama]

There are 12 months in a year....maybe preparations could include building canals and other methods of moving water to prevent some of this water rather than waiting for the event and telling people to get a boat? Leadership....

[sawadeeken]

Since he has had 4 years to show improvements over his 'predacesors' and hasn't done anything but order tanks and 'subs'..... Now all he can do is raise the 'Warning Flags'...

 

[sawadeeken]

On 7/31/2018 at 4:44 PM, bdenner said:

Bloody slow learners!

 

This is when they should have started preparing for the next flood.

YUP!!!!!!!!!!!  Really.............

[overherebc]

On 7/31/2018 at 11:25 AM, canopus1969 said:

Man the boats Corporal Jones    

And don't panic Capt Mannering.

[nong38]

On ‎7‎/‎31‎/‎2018 at 8:30 AM, DM07 said:

Soooo...let me get that straight...

a ) there have been massive mud-slides, due to heavy rain

b ) there have been 13 somebodys, trapped in a cave, due 'tis the rainy season

c ) there will be heavy rains in the next 2 to 3 days

 

...and this doofus starts flood- preparations NOW?

 

I know, it will be a tragedy and many lifelyhoods ore even lives will be lost, but...I can't wait for the "but but Thaksin"- group to mention a certain brand of fancy boots, when they find out, that their posterboys are as ridiculously underprepared, when it comes to flooding, as EVERY....SINGLE....Thai- government...EVER!

Yes its called planning ahead, but the Thai slogan seems to be live for today for tomorrow may never come, but it usually does, short memories are a boon here.

[MaxLee]

On 7/31/2018 at 10:00 AM, webfact said:

PM orders preparations for flooding nationwide

 

[nong38]

The PM said he was doing a nice line in Welly's and special offers on umbrellas if bought with a canoe ( guaranteed to out run flood water). Buy now whilst stocks last!