The embankment along the Yom River in Sukhothai province has collapsed in several areas, sending water from the swollen river gushing into riverside farmland and local communities.

 

One gaping hole in Ban Wang Yai in Wang Yai sub-district is about 100 metres long, causing excess water to sweep into Wang Yai and Wang Thong sub-districts. About 500 households are now under water.

 

Villagers in Wang Yai say that they have not experienced such serious flooding for many years.

 

Full story: Thai PBS 2023-10-02

 

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PM Orders Comprehensive Assistance for Flood Victims

 

 

BANGKOK, Oct 2 (TNA) – Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin will convene a meeting with officials from the Royal Irrigation Department this afternoon to assess the flooding situation and discuss comprehensive assistance measures.

 

The prime minister expressed concern about the current flooding situation in Sukhothai province and are evaluating whether he should visit the affected areas himself.

 

However, it is certain that they will visit Ubon Ratchathani on Friday to prepare a plan to manage the incoming floodwaters.

 

Full story: Thai News Agency 2023-10-02

 

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Is the Yom one of the rivers that feeds the Chao Praya? 

Assist of course, but start building proper bridges and roads and larger pipes to evacuate flood water. Each year Bangkok becomes a mega puddle and this does not give confidence to foreign investors.

7 minutes ago, retarius said:

Is the Yom one of the rivers that feeds the Chao Praya? 

9 hours ago, retarius said:

Is the Yom one of the rivers that feeds the Chao Praya? 

The Yom joins the Nan in Nakhon Sawan. The Nan is a tributary of Chao Praya.

11 hours ago, Middle Aged Grouch said:

Assist of course, but start building proper bridges and roads and larger pipes to evacuate flood water. Each year Bangkok becomes a mega puddle and this does not give confidence to foreign investors.

Maybe now, the last 10 years have been wasted with the military rule redirecting funds.

12 hours ago, orchis said:

So Mekhong must flow into Yam also? Plenty of water flowing with torrential rain 

46 minutes ago, Expat68 said:

So Mekhong must flow into Yam also? 

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2 hours ago, Expat68 said:

So Mekhong must flow into Yam also? Plenty of water flowing with torrential rain 

here's the mekhong