Special Panel Formed to Address El Nio Impact

[webfact]

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai prime minister has called for the establishment of a special committee tasked with preparing for and mitigating the effects of the El Ni?o weather phenomenon.

 

The committee’s primary focus is to assess the feasibility of declaring a state of emergency in various provinces to facilitate rapid response efforts.

 

Government Spokesperson Chai Wacharonke said declaring a state of emergency would empower local authorities, including tambon administrative organizations, provincial administrative organizations, and local municipalities with ample budget reserves, to immediately allocate funds for critical projects.

 

Chai noted that these initiatives could involve the construction of weirs, underground water banks, and other locally manageable solutions.

 

During recent cabinet discussions, participants agreed that the global impact of El Ni?o is expected to persist for up to three years.

 

They all came to the conclusion that without a comprehensive plan in place, Thailand could potentially face damage ranging from a minimum estimate of 600 billion baht to as much as 2 trillion baht over this three-year period.

 

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

Source: NNT 2023-09-14

 

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[JoePai]

I thought they were a committee or two short  ????

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The Thai prime minister has called for the establishment of a special committee tasked with preparing for and mitigating the effects of the El Ni?o weather phenomenon.

Ohh Lordy lordy lordy... 

[Cake Monster]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

During recent cabinet discussions, participants agreed that the global impact of El Ni?o is expected to persist for up to three years.

 

They all came to the conclusion that without a comprehensive plan in place, Thailand could potentially face damage ranging from a minimum estimate of 600 billion baht to as much as 2 trillion baht over this three-year period.

" Comprehensive Plan "

TIT, and they and even know what they want to do when visiting the Toilet

[Andycoops]

Absolute joke but typical of the arrogant Muppets to think a committee or whatever will mitigate the effects of the natural world, just another allowance and expenses junket.

[Pouatchee]

what is el nio?   ni?o...???

me thought it be El Niño...

Edited September 14, 2023 by Pouatchee

[StayinThailand2much]

LOL. What is 'El Ni?o'? Another one of Elon Musk's kids?

[StayinThailand2much]

1 hour ago, Andycoops said:

Absolute joke but typical of the arrogant Muppets to think a committee or whatever will mitigate the effects of the natural world, just another allowance and expenses junket.

They will probably discuss how to shut it down, similar to the Facebook discussion.

Edited September 14, 2023 by StayinThailand2much

[Karma80]

Maybe they will sue climate change for defamation.

[retarius]

Great plan, but here I was wanting a sub-committee to be formed....and all I got was a lousy Special Panel

[StayinThailand2much]

25 minutes ago, retarius said:

Great plan, but here I was wanting a sub-committee to be formed....and all I got was a lousy Special Panel

Hope, there will be a nice vinyl board and lots of pointing.