sbk Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Someone pointed this article out to me by meteorologist Smith Dharmasaroja, head of Thailand’s National Disaster Warning Center. (Isn't he the guy who warned a tsunami could happen but got ignored???) Bangkok is sinking So, Bangkokians, what to do to solve the problem? Move the capital --how and to where? build dykes like in New Orleans? Build it up higher? Refill the aquifers? I am not an engineering type at all and if it really is sinking can't see that there is much of a solution. New Orleans certainly can attest to the efficacy of dykes if not maintained Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Someone pointed this article out to me by meteorologist Smith Dharmasaroja, head of Thailand's National Disaster Warning Center. (Isn't he the guy who warned a tsunami could happen but got ignored???) Bangkok is sinking So, Bangkokians, what to do to solve the problem? Move the capital --how and to where? build dykes like in New Orleans? Build it up higher? Refill the aquifers? I am not an engineering type at all and if it really is sinking can't see that there is much of a solution. New Orleans certainly can attest to the efficacy of dykes if not maintained So, Bangkokians, what to do to solve the problem? well lets see, ignore the promblem till it happens? ... my fortune teller hasnt told me of this so lets not get to worked up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 but on another note Now, he says the nation's capital will be submerged by 2030. bangkok doesnt need natural diasters to destroy it self, it has its own people to do that ! , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiejosh Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I bet people will adapt and build around it.... Will be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazmlb Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Invest in Canal boats now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennkate Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 That's why Bangkok has the Skytrain & Elevated Highways ( Forward Planing ) ?? The Venice of the East Bangkok should look nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmi Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Houseboats and Jetski's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 That's why Bangkok has the Skytrain & Elevated Highways ( Forward Planing ) ??The Venice of the East Bangkok should look nice. what about the MRT then? foresight or blinded? I say do nothing but get boats, thankfully a solution to car pollution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
submaniac Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 (edited) Well my BKK pad is a four story shophouse. In 2030, I will still have 3 floors left. I wouldn't worry about it. The asteroid will destroy civilization before BKK becomes flooded. the asteroid is coming Edited April 23, 2009 by submaniac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironhut Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Not convinced that it is sinking. I guess it's possible, but then also realize that there still exist members of the Flat Earth Society (even though their numbers are dwindling). I remember in the 70's with the energy shortage. We were told there wasn't enough fuel to last our lifetimes. Something to consider, but don't yet believe it. Some areas are having extreme droughts...and some are flooding like never before. Not a climate expert here, but believe it's all cyclical if you look at the Earth's history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironhut Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Well my BKK pad is a four story shophouse. In 2030, I will still have 3 floors left. I wouldn't worry about it. The asteroid will destroy civilization before BKK becomes flooded. the asteroid is coming Agreed. Who wants to think about wading in some water for a few years when there are these more suitable fatalist thoughts to ponder? http://www.listsergeant.com/site/index.php..._life_on_earth/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 http://www.listsergeant.com/site/index.php..._life_on_earth/ interesting link i remember the canary island one many years back...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacup Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 nothing--- unfortunately. So if you're planning on visiting BKK I suggest you do it fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 http://www.listsergeant.com/site/index.php..._life_on_earth/ interesting link i remember the canary island one many years back...... and funny thing is, it is mentioned in the papaers today http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article2391241.ece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I would say build dykes like the Dutch. Bangkok isn't lost, as measures can be taken. But it does require long term planning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 But it does require long term planning. bangkoks doomed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Thought Thaksin was building Shinawatra City to replace Bangkok ?? There again if you believe what is said every problem will disappear if he is PM again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacup Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 (edited) I would say build dykes like the Dutch. Bangkok isn't lost, as measures can be taken. But it does require long term planning. long range planning?....haha in thailand....yea yea we plan plan, and hope for the best...finger crossed hmm....my family has been in the same spot for the last 300 yrs, and we have ...up to 2 boats now!!!..LOL every man for himself....yeah? Edited April 23, 2009 by teacup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 nothing--- unfortunately.So if you're planning on visiting BKK I suggest you do it fast. good one teacup. Anyway, well maintained dykes like in Holland certainly work but if the maintenance isn't handled correctly (ala New Orleans) disaster can happen. I can't say that maintenance seems to be high on any govts priority list in this country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR Texas Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I would say build dykes like the Dutch. Bangkok isn't lost, as measures can be taken. But it does require long term planning. long range planning?....haha in thailand....yea yea we plan plan, and hope for the best...finger crossed hmm....my family has been in the same spot for the last 300 yrs, and we have ...up to 2 boats now!!!..LOL every man for himself....yeah? Where are the engineers.........hey WB........chime in. Do you ever visit ThaiVisa? Anyway, I am not an engineer. But can't you divert water in such a way as to relieve the water pressure that causes the water to rise? Why not build a series of large, deep, drainage canals to the sea? And get all of the yellow and red shirts to build it. That should keep them too busy to engage in a civil war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Why not build a series of large, deep, drainage canals to the sea? And get all of the yellow and red shirts to build it. That should keep them too busy to engage in a civil war. now thats constructive thinking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacup Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 You guys are such dreamers.....sigh sigh If you white people can't even save ...the venice of the west, Do you think anything can be done to save......the venice of the east? huh huh My advice: get a boat, learn to swim.....and in the meantime ...don't worry, be happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 You guys are such dreamers.....sigh sighIf you white people can't even save ...the venice of the west, Do you think anything can be done to save......the venice of the east? huh huh My advice: get a boat, learn to swim.....and in the meantime ...don't worry, be happy I have the solution to this whole global rising water situation. It's so simple, so obvious, don't know why until now it hasn't been thought of. Go out to the Gulf of Thailand and drill about a million 1 meter diameter holes that go down about 10 km each, as the water gets sucked into the sub layers below the earths crust, an enormous amount of steam can be captured and used in clean energy projects. You can send me your contributions on via wire transfer to: James Saves Venice of The East Fund (and rest of the world) CO TV member number 10000 something Bank of Retirement Fund Bangkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacup Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 You guys are such dreamers.....sigh sighIf you white people can't even save ...the venice of the west, Do you think anything can be done to save......the venice of the east? huh huh My advice: get a boat, learn to swim.....and in the meantime ...don't worry, be happy I have the solution to this whole global rising water situation. It's so simple, so obvious, don't know why until now it hasn't been thought of. Go out to the Gulf of Thailand and drill about a million 1 meter diameter holes that go down about 10 km each, as the water gets sucked into the sub layers below the earths crust, an enormous amount of steam can be captured and used in clean energy projects. be careful when go out to the Gulf .......don't fly the american flag.......we don't have the thai - navyseal unit here You can send me your contributions on via wire transfer to: James Saves Venice of The East Fund (and rest of the world)---aka Teacup ...(if u prefer a shorter name) CO TV member number 10000 something Bank of Retirement Fund Bangkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasabi Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I know a lot of guys knock Farang women but really they are not all bad and we should encourage them to visit Bangkok. They double as flotation devices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajarnmark Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Someone pointed this article out to me by meteorologist Smith Dharmasaroja, head of Thailand’s National Disaster Warning Center. (Isn't he the guy who warned a tsunami could happen but got ignored???) Bangkok is sinking So, Bangkokians, what to do to solve the problem? Move the capital --how and to where? build dykes like in New Orleans? Build it up higher? Refill the aquifers? I am not an engineering type at all and if it really is sinking can't see that there is much of a solution. New Orleans certainly can attest to the efficacy of dykes if not maintained Move all fat farangs outside of BKK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Someone pointed this article out to me by meteorologist Smith Dharmasaroja, head of Thailand’s National Disaster Warning Center. (Isn't he the guy who warned a tsunami could happen but got ignored???) Bangkok is sinking So, Bangkokians, what to do to solve the problem? Move the capital --how and to where? build dykes like in New Orleans? Build it up higher? Refill the aquifers? I am not an engineering type at all and if it really is sinking can't see that there is much of a solution. New Orleans certainly can attest to the efficacy of dykes if not maintained Move all fat farangs outside of BKK. Mark, I would like to let you know that fat is lighter than muscle - so in those terms - all the muscle heads and fit people should leave immediately. I for one, am doing my part to make myself as light a possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetaroi Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I remember in the 70's with the energy shortage. We were told there wasn't enough fuel to last our lifetimes. Something to consider, but don't yet believe it. Some areas are having extreme droughts...and some are flooding like never before. Not a climate expert here, but believe it's all cyclical if you look at the Earth's history. I found your post interesting. I have a degree in geosciences and yes, actually earned it back in the 70's. When "we were told there wasn't enough fuel to last our lifetimes", that was based on fuel reserves that had actually been discovered at the time, not taking into consideration new discoveries that would occur and new technology that would be developed. But, good point! In terms of your comment about the cyclical aspect of rising seas due to glacial and polar melting, yes, bkac in the 70's that was predicted to occur just about now as part of the cyclical change in the amount of ice in the world. We are moving further into an interglacial period. I do suspect, however, that we've speeded that process up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbine1125 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Someone pointed this article out to me by meteorologist Smith Dharmasaroja, head of Thailand's National Disaster Warning Center. (Isn't he the guy who warned a tsunami could happen but got ignored???) Bangkok is sinking So, Bangkokians, what to do to solve the problem? Move the capital --how and to where? build dykes like in New Orleans? Build it up higher? Refill the aquifers? I am not an engineering type at all and if it really is sinking can't see that there is much of a solution. New Orleans certainly can attest to the efficacy of dykes if not maintained Let it sink..................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aswin Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Is it sinking still ? They said that when I was a kid, you'd think everyone's in Bangkok would be swimming by now. How do they know Bangkok is really sinking ? May be instead of Bangkok sinking, its water that is rising... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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