snoop1130 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Powered paraglider delivers supplies to residents affected by flood in Sukhothai province, Thailand September 26, 2021 in this picture obtained from social media on September 28, 2021. The Charity Of Phitsanulok Association/via REUTERS BANGKOK (Reuters) - A paramotoring enthusiast in northern Thailand has taken to the skies to help deliver urgently need supplies to people cut off by floods. Thrill-seeker Vichai Tiyasan, 38, has been motoring over waterlogged lands to drop off dry food and essential items in Sukhothai, one of 30 provinces impacted by floods in the past week. Footage of his ultralight aviation endeavours have been shared widely on social media. "The flood covers most areas of Sukhothai province. The situation is worse comparing to the past years," Vichai told Reuters by phone. A paramotor, also known as a powered paraglider, comprises a back-mounted metal frame with a propeller driven by a petrol-fuelled motor resembling a giant household fan. The pilot can steer it using brake toggles that are similar to that of a parachutist. At least six people died and two were missing in the floods, according to the disaster agency, which has also issued flood warnings in areas along the Chaophraya river, including the capital Bangkok. Thailand is no stranger to flooding and in 2011 was hit by its worst floods in half a century, in a crisis that lasted months and saw hundreds of people killed, heavy industry devastated and many parts of the capital paralysed. -- © Copyright Reuters 2021-09-28 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 You know it's bad when they start dropping off Som-tam from the air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lopchan Posted September 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 29, 2021 Well done to that guy! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 mama's noodles on the waaaaaayy ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Cake Monster Posted September 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 29, 2021 3 hours ago, Lopchan said: Well done to that guy! Yes indeed ! Just a pity the Gov,t could not mobalise a few Choppers, and aid, to help the needy. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Perhaps the PM will see this and utilise the army choppers do something for the people who need them most. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilly07 Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Brave man to be up there with such threatening storm clouds with a big metal chunk on his back! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 18 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Thrill-seeker Vichai Tiyasan, 38, has been motoring over waterlogged lands to drop off dry food Well, it was dry when he dropped it........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomchaiCNX Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 The guy has probably more brains than the whole cabinet and army top together. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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