Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported that thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rain hit Bangkok and surrounding areas from yesterday afternoon until evening.

 

Many areas suffered severe flooding causing difficulties for the population.

 

Medium to severe rains were reported in Bang Khun Thian, Bang Bon, Thung Khru, Jom Thong, Bang Sue, Chatuchak, Ladprao, Din Daeng, Huay Kwang, Wang Thong Lang, Bangkapi, Beung Kum, Khanayaw, Minburi, Klong Samwa and Nong Jork.

 

Chatuchak had the most with 54 mm.

 

There were 14-18 kilometer tailbacks in the Ngam Wong Wan Road - Khae Rai area during the evening rush hour causing even worse trouble for motorists attempting to leave expressway exits. 

 

Severe traffic was also reported at the Kaset underpass that was flooded. 

 

Nonthaburi Station posted pictures of vehicles at the nearby Tesco Lotus Mall, Khae Rai, that were in floodwaters.

 

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Rain, surface flooding?  Sub surface flooding?  Building and living in a flood plain.  Maybe build the mall on stilts like many older Thai village houses learned to use?  tsk tsk

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6 hours ago, gk10012001 said:

Rain, surface flooding?  Sub surface flooding?  Building and living in a flood plain.  Maybe build the mall on stilts like many older Thai village houses learned to use?  tsk tsk

Still got to get to the mall by road?

4 hours ago, TheFishman1 said:

 

 

8 hours ago, gk10012001 said:

Rain, surface flooding?  Sub surface flooding?  Building and living in a flood plain.  Maybe build the mall on stilts like many older Thai village houses learned to use?  tsk tsk

Most buildings have underground parking because real estate is so expensive.

 

The only reason it flooded was because some of there water pumps broke.

 

Any other rainy day there would be no problem.  

 

3 minutes ago, MrJ2U said:

 

Most buildings have underground parking because real estate is so expensive.

 

The only reason it flooded was because some of there water pumps broke.

 

Any other rainy day there would be no problem.  

 

MrJ,     what is this post,   nothing to do with the rain,   it's about girls    ??    have you been drinking ??   lol

 

7 minutes ago, steven100 said:

MrJ,     what is this post,   nothing to do with the rain,   it's about girls    ??    have you been drinking ??   lol

 

Thanks Steven, my apologies, especially to the Fisherman.

 

 

Having a surface parking area in many parts of Thailand has this same problem. When it rains in a tropical

country, it usually rains pretty hard, and some flooding is expected. Bangkok is a pretty flat city in general,

so people should always be aware of where they park their expensive cars.

Geezer