Sukhumbhand seeks help from Netherlands to stop coastal erosion in Bang Khunthien

BANGKOK: -- Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra yesterday took the Dutch ambassador to inspect the Bang Khunthien coast to seek advice from Dutch experts how to stop the coastal erosion.

Sukhumbhand flew on a police helicopter with Tjaco Theo Van Den Hout, the Dutch ambassador to Thailand, Deputy Metropolitan Police Commissioner Pol Maj Gen Phanu Kerdlarp and Traffic Police Commander Pol Maj Gen Weeraphat Tankhrisakul to inspect the coast.

Sukhumbhand said over one kilometer of the coast had been eroded by the sea tide, and the situation was worsening.

He said the Dutch ambassador promised to have Dutch experts inspect the area as soon as possible to help draft the master plan to stop the coastal erosion.

Sukhumbhand said the master plan may be completed in two or three years.

-- The Nation 2009-02-09

If they really like to invite the experts for beach erosion, they should call Dredging International, they construct the Palm Islands in Dubai

http://www.dredging.com/

They construct the palm islands in Dubai

The waterworks of Laem Chabang, port of Singapore, airport of Hong Kong

They are world famous for this kind of jobs and they are still working in Thailand.

I foresee many employment-opportunities, for little boys, willing to put their fingers in holes in the dikes !

Spring is a good time to visit Amsterdam to see the tulips.

The last governer and his team brought back memories of bicycle lanes after their visit.

If they really like to invite the experts for beach erosion, they should call Dredging International, they construct the Palm Islands in Dubai

http://www.dredging.com/

They construct the palm islands in Dubai

The waterworks of Laem Chabang, port of Singapore, airport of Hong Kong

They are world famous for this kind of jobs and they are still working in Thailand.

The best way to prevent beach erosion is the natural way. That is to NOT CUT DOWN the Mangrove forests that shield the land from storm waves, stop erosion, and also serve as a nursery for young fish, shrimp, and crabs...which provides an off-shore fishing industry when the young fish are grown. Manrove roots have ben shown to be a perfect place for young fish to hide until they grow big enough to go out into deeper water, where they become a valuable resource for local fishermrn.

But, everyone wants ther house on the beach, so Mangrove forests sre cut and cleared for ths houses. Then the storm tide has no obstruction and slams ashore, causing beach erosion.

One mangrove forest is worth a dozen manmade sea-walls....and costs a lot less to take care of.