Jonathan Fairfield Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 BANGKOK (NNT) - The Deputy Prime Minister has directed relevant agencies to carry out the ten measures conceptualized to prevent flooding and other disasters during this year’s rainy season, as well as to store water for the dry season. Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan, led a videoconference of the National Water Administration as its chairman, and was briefed on projections for August and September, when heavy rains are expected and Thailand may have to face two to three typhoons. A total 2,988 sub-districts in 630 districts of 71 provinces are considered at-risk of flooding. The administration has therefore ordered relevant agencies including the Royal Irrigation Department, Marine Department and local administrations to prepare precautions such as water pumps, tunnels, dykes and drainage systems. They were told to clear out any debris from drainage pipes to prevent flooding. Gen Prawit also instructed his committee, the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Bangkok officials and provincial governors to carry out 10 measures devised to prevent flooding, landslides and flash floods, noting efforts must also be made to store water for next year’s drought. He urged that a public relations campaign be carried out so citizens are kept abreast of the situation and are prepared to react in the event of disaster. -- © Copyright NNT 2021-08-15 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted August 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 15, 2021 As usual a bit late, its already been raining for weeks... regards Worgeordie 10 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mikebell Posted August 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, worgeordie said: As usual a bit late, its already been raining for weeks... regards Worgeordie Prawit's on so many committees there's bound to be slight delays. I think it's because he likes the free lunches + travel expenses. Next comes Measures to Combat the Drought Committee. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrotobike Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 The watch frog - he awakes Smelling a weakness in the generals position? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottfrid Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 2 hours ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: carry out the ten measures conceptualized to prevent flooding and other disasters One must ask if this is the same ten measures as last year? If so, good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internationalism Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 flood emergency is big and easy money. As well as drought emergencies. And winter time cold spells emergencies. They are special funds for each occasion, the more problem is exaggerated, the more of uncontrolled help is coming from the central institutions. Those funds are the easiest to squander, because done in haste, unplanned. So I see the reason, why gen Prawit hangs around those meetings. It's a constant flow of bananas 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandtee Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 3 hours ago, worgeordie said: As usual a bit late, its already been raining for weeks... regards Worgeordie Not here in Sattahip. My garden is like the Gobi desert. Although we had a splash just now, A free sample????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 5 hours ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: The Deputy Prime Minister has directed relevant agencies to carry out the ten measures conceptualized to prevent flooding and other disasters during this year’s rainy season, as well as to store water for the dry season. Grease the pumps again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Directing or sleeping? You be the judge... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Meanwhile in the Provincial Offices..........Zzzzzzzz ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PETERTHEEATER Posted August 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 15, 2021 3 hours ago, Gottfrid said: One must ask if this is the same ten measures as last year? If so, good luck! No, the good news is that this year's measures are 'conceptualized' Whoopee! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Thailand, hub of forward planning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreasyFingers Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 8 hours ago, worgeordie said: As usual a bit late, its already been raining for weeks... regards Worgeordie Yes, the wet season started early but has not been in full swing for the last 2 months up here. Only moderate rain so far in August, after a 3 week dry spell in July, which is supposed to be the second wettest month after September. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lungbing Posted August 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 15, 2021 (edited) We're advanced in Isaan. Our water is linked to the electricity supply so if it rains heavily the power goes off to prevent electrocution. (At least I assume that's why there's always a bl00dy power cut when it chucks it down.) Edited August 15, 2021 by lungbing spelling 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herfiehandbag Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 8 hours ago, internationalism said: flood emergency is big and easy money. As well as drought emergencies. And winter time cold spells emergencies. They are special funds for each occasion, the more problem is exaggerated, the more of uncontrolled help is coming from the central institutions. Those funds are the easiest to squander, because done in haste, unplanned. So I see the reason, why gen Prawit hangs around those meetings. It's a constant flow of bananas There again, he may just have quite a lot of time on his hands at the moment... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimamey Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 I always thought the rainy season started not long after Songkran somewhen in may. My wife confirms this although the rain hasn't been that consistent this year apparently and our rice field needs more water. Given that the rainy season starts sometime in May and it's half way through August briefing on projections for August an September seem a bit pointless. As we sit here on the 15th August I wonder how accurate their projections for the first half of August are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJ2U Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 12 hours ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: The Deputy Prime Minister has directed relevant agencies I see this every time theres a problem. Definitely a hands off approach, much like the COVID-19 situation committee he's head off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blumpie Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 7 hours ago, mfd101 said: Thailand, hub of forward planning. The oxymoron of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 15 hours ago, GreasyFingers said: Yes, the wet season started early but has not been in full swing for the last 2 months up here. Only moderate rain so far in August, after a 3 week dry spell in July, which is supposed to be the second wettest month after September. Not much of a rainy season so far in the Pattaya area either....in fact early July heralded in weather usually seen in March or April, very hot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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