PM Prayut to head command centre to tackle drought

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PM to head command centre to tackle drought

 

 

At their meeting on Tuesday, the cabinet is expected to approve the establishment of a command centre and associated budget to tackle drought.

 

Government spokeswoman Mrs. Narumon Pinyosinwat said today that the centre will be headed by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and was the brainchild of the National Water Resources Committee (NWRC), in anticipation of water shortages, which are expected to be the worst for several years.

 

The command centre will be divided into working groups, tasked with water management, water forecasting, early warning systems and public relations. Mrs. Narumon said that the Prime Minister is fully aware of the severity of the upcoming drought problem and has instructed all agencies to prepare to cope with the problem.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/pm-to-head-command-centre-to-tackle-drought/

 

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[HuskerDo]

Working groups to discuss the plans they should have already had in place. Sounds like a waste of time.

 

[HuskerDo]

"Tasked with water management".... Really? Finally?

 

"Tasked with water forecasting"..... They just stated they are dealing with a severe upcoming drought. Isn't that a good enough forecast? 

 

"Early warning systems".... see above.

 

"Public relations".... really? Do they have such a thing?

[davehowden]

Hope he manages a better job than he is doing with his "taking charge of the economy" !!

"Prayut to take charge of economy" 31 JUL 2019

 

[Worldplus]

Roll on Songkran..  That of course wont be cancelled or cut short to save water...  

 

Thai,s would not even think about that...

[RJRS1301]

Will this include hireing rain dancer, fortune tellers, and water diving rods?

Will he enforce rules stopping illegal draining of rivers and creeks by farmers?

Wondering who he will bring in to advise on this or does his former role in military make him an expert on this as well the economy and tourism?

 

[Oziex1]

Well he's making sure there is no drought in his pockets. 

Head of many committee's and their budgets. 

[Chazar]

Pm Issues 

1.Order to rain

2 Order to rain more

3 More  orders  for  more rain

4  Buys another submarine to prepare for the rain hes  ordered

[Salerno]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

and associated budget

Say no more 

[BobBKK]

he could write a song?

[colinneil]

Batten down the hatches, prepare for serious water shortages.

Prayut to head command centre, that will be another MASSIVE failure.

[neeray]

Mr Prayut, democratically elected PM, you remind me so much of another famous "world" leader who likes to take most matters into his own hands.

Like the economy, you will "own" the outcome of this drought season.

Good luck.

[URMySunshine]

55 minutes ago, RJRS1301 said:

Will this include hireing rain dancer, fortune tellers, and water diving rods?

Will he enforce rules stopping illegal draining of rivers and creeks by farmers?

Wondering who he will bring in to advise on this or does his former role in military make him an expert on this as well the economy and tourism?

 

Oi - cloud seeding this is Thailand lest we forget !

[spidermike007]

Rain soon. I command it. Since I exert command and much power over the forces of nature, I will be able to bring ultimate and perfect conditions for the nation. I am the leader, and the smartest man in the country, so, therefore I should be leading this movement. Everything I do ends up in success, so I will bring rain. Do not doubt me. I proclaim, and therefore it is.

[holy cow cm]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Government spokeswoman Mrs. Narumon Pinyosinwat said today that the centre will be headed by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and was the brainchild of the National Water Resources Committee (NWRC

brainchild. You just can't make this stuff up

[holy cow cm]

a water management center with a person heading it who knows absolutely nothing about it is set up to drown. Now if talking hot air then they have the correct person. 

[RichardColeman]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The command centre will be divided into working groups, tasked with water management, water forecasting

Is that the tarot reader again or the pin the tail on the donkey sort

[jaiyen]

First action would be to ban the growing of rice. That would save a huge amount of water. Then ban Songkhran, spraying water into the air and watering the garden.   Bet they come up with more ridiculous ideas !

[yellowboat]

He will probably start by digging holes.  One to tap aquifers and one for his head, so he does not have to deal with the tide of criticism coming his way.  He doesn't know it, but he will live in disgrace.    

[Emdog]

"Rain Man: the sequel" coming soon direct to TV

[cornishcarlos]

18 minutes ago, Emdog said:

"Rain Man: the sequel" coming soon direct to TV

 

Bet he buys his boxer shorts from K-Mart.

Got to be from K-Mart ????????

[legend49]

2 hours ago, neeray said:

Mr Prayut, democratically elected PM, you remind me so much of another famous "world" leader who likes to take most matters into his own hands.

Like the economy, you will "own" the outcome of this drought season.

Good luck.

I wouldnt call him famous that word is linked to positive outcome people.

[BestB]

What qualifications and experience does Big Tou have to be the head?

 

can only hope the rest of the team have some kind of experience or knowledge on the matter.

[KhunKenAP]

With the General in charge, it is a good time to buy and invest in bottled water. Thailand will need it.

 

Other Ideas:

 

1) All water craft on any river must only go in reverse

2) Dump all left over water from your drinking bottles back into rivers, only

3) When it rains do not impede the follow of water to rivers.

4) Add your own silly idea for consideration by the General.

[Isaan sailor]

If submarines or bullet trains won’t help, he will find something else from the ChiComs...

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and was the brainchild of the National Water Resources Committee (NWRC), in anticipation of water shortages, which are expected to be the worst for several years.

Just when you thought you'd heard it all, along comes another pearl of wisdom !!

I'm sure thousands of water shortage sufferers will now be sighing in relief !

 

[faraday]

"Brainchild"???

 

That's stretching it a bit.

 

????

[bluesofa]

2 hours ago, BobBKK said:

he could write a song?

What's the betting it could be a new song, never before heard in the world: Singing In The Rain.

[jonclark]

I blame the Euro football tournament for the lack of rain, and if that fails to pacify the populace, blame the strong baht, or the middle east conflict, there...the buck has been passed. Next !

[tomazbodner]

Wow... I never knew Prayuth had so many talents...