fred007 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Now this is when the Government should have a Crackdown? On every main road in Bangkok so the flood water flows away ................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosse137 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 A little bit beside the mainsubject,but I think it is worth mentioning: I have TOT´s "Thomsen"-box.Last night,with thunder over this area, the box was hit THREE times,although it was not,as was nothing else neither,connected.It flared up,jumped around and frighten the sh-t of me the first time (I happen to sit next to it in the dark). Strangly enough,it was not damaged!! Anybody have an explanation?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astral Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Does anybody remember the 'great floods' in BKK in the early '80s (I think it was '83 or '84)?A lot has improved here since then. These days flooding is very localised and it usually subsides within a few hours after the rains stop. 1983 I think. Before my time but it happened again in May 1986 and that I do remember. There was rain for about 36 hours, not torrential, but steady. Silom Road was under 25cm of water and I had 10cm in the ground floor of my house in Sala Daeng. It came up and in through the drains I walked to work at the corner of Convent Road, but very few others made it in. It drained off, or was pumped out within a couple of days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seismic Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Hi.What's the panic about 10 cm's of water? I used to work near Lad Phrao intersection for some time and last year i had to cross knee-deep water there several times. Also in Sukhumvit i had my motorbike (a normal, not under-bone one) die when the water reached the top of the cylinder, in places it was hip-deep then (~60-70 cm's). And no matter what they do, first time it really pours it's all flooded again anyway. My boss lives in a village of Pathanakan where all streets are 10-15 cm's deep flooded after 20 minutes of rain, EVERY time. Best regards..... Thanh Reminds me when I lived out there in Soi Suan Luang in the early 80's, We had to take a boat out to pattanakran road. I guess they havnt got much better in 30 years.! cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animatic Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 A little bit beside the mainsubject,but I think it is worth mentioning: I have TOT´s "Thomsen"-box.Last night,with thunder over this area, the box was hit THREE times,although it was not,as was nothing else neither,connected.It flared up,jumped around and frighten the sh-t of me the first time (I happen to sit next to it in the dark). Strangly enough,it was not damaged!! Anybody have an explanation?? A surprisingly robust grounding scheme either for powersupply or antenna. And like a bit of dumb luck. It would seems a hit was near and transfered some energy via water conduction, and down you to your box via the cable. A direct hit could knock down walls. If it's still running after JUMPIN about... well doubt that will last long... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purushanti Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I think you are joking about the boat service from Khaosan to the airport. In case not, near Ratchadamnoen and Phra Sumen is the klong boat. It takes you at least to Ramkanhaeng, and even further, I believe. BANGKOK: -- Incessantly heavy downpours and thunderstorms have occurred in all Bangkok and the vicinity on Sunday night, causing floods in 44 areas due to the capital's inadequate drainage system. Forty-two flooding spots have returned to normal early Monday morning, while the high water level in the other two areas at the Ratchada-Ladprao intersection and Pongpetch Market were to be drained away by 11 am Monday. Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra went to the Ratchada-Ladprao intersection, where water was some 10 centimetres deep. He said the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) was able to drain only 60 millimetres of accumulated rainfall, but Sunday's heavy downpours meant accumulated water amounted to over 100 millimetres. Meanwhile, Drainage and Sewerage Department Director Charnchai Witoonpanyakij said flooding in inner Bangkok could normally be solved within two hours, but Sunday's rainfall took more time for drainage in some areas located far from the river. There are now seven drainage tunnels in the capital. The department plans to build another from Bang Sue district to the Chao Phraya River. The project will open private sector bidding later this year with a budget of around Bt2 billion. The Meteorological Department has warned the public to be careful of the danger from heavy rains in many areas nationwide, as wind-driven waves in the Gulf and the Andaman Sea could be 2-3 metres high and become stronger in the next few days, and small boats should not leave shore. -- TNA 2009-08-31 Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/georgebkk We are on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farang Be the first to know! Get our community toolbar with Thailand News and thousands of internet radio stations: http://toolbar.thaivisa.com Is there a boat service from Kao San Road to the Airport now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosse137 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Thanks animatic. Actually,there were NO cables connected!! In addition all "breakers" were "of",and all contacts were out of their sockets.I can also add,that electricity went to the aircondition (throug 2 breakers) and I was already calculating the cost.However,nothing was damaged!? Ok. if this had been told by somebody else,I would have some funny comments about his status,was he drunk,did he dream and so on.But it did happen and I just wanted to tell it as a warning to others.I can`t imaging what would happen IF I had not taken all the precautions.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junglejumbo Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Supan Kwai was particularly bad and it was off with the shoes and socks. ATMs were all out of order too. One positive development is that I think that the flood should kill all the rats. Supan kwai is over-run with them. Or perhaps they have a way to survive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animatic Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 (edited) Thanks animatic. Actually,there were NO cables connected!! In addition all "breakers" were "of",and all contacts were out of their sockets.I can also add,that electricity went to the aircondition (throug 2 breakers) and I was already calculating the cost.However,nothing was damaged!? Ok. if this had been told by somebody else,I would have some funny comments about his status,was he drunk,did he dream and so on.But it did happen and I just wanted to tell it as a warning to others.I can`t imaging what would happen IF I had not taken all the precautions.... Hey Bosse Lightning contains some heavy heavy joulles of power I have seen houses ripped apart. Oak trees split and high tension electric towers toppled in rows by lightning. Maybe this was angled just enough to resonate in the metal frame of the box for a few milli-seconds. This and the breakers may have even saved your bacon. Thai electricians seem to think EARTH GROUND is a no no, and so lighting strikes go ALL OVER... I had to go through 4 electricians before I could get one who would obey my request to ground solidly my whole place. 2 refused to even consider 3rd wire and brass pole in the ground wiring, and just left shaking their head at the ting tong farang. But not as much I WAS at daft them. The 3rd guy didn't understand it too well, but was willing but I declined, ...if he don't get why... well not my place. 4 was the charm. Edited August 31, 2009 by animatic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiejosh Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 sukhumvit on a jetski will be nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturbuc Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 (edited) Hi.What's the panic about 10 cm's of water? I used to work near Lad Phrao intersection for some time and last year i had to cross knee-deep water there several times. Also in Sukhumvit i had my motorbike (a normal, not under-bone one) die when the water reached the top of the cylinder, in places it was hip-deep then (~60-70 cm's). And no matter what they do, first time it really pours it's all flooded again anyway. My boss lives in a village of Pathanakan where all streets are 10-15 cm's deep flooded after 20 minutes of rain, EVERY time. Best regards..... Thanh Remember Chaweng Beach 2007... And 2008. And.... Edited August 31, 2009 by Sturbuc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_canada42 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Supan Kwai was particularly bad and it was off with the shoes and socks. ATMs were all out of order too. One positive development is that I think that the flood should kill all the rats. Supan kwai is over-run with them. Or perhaps they have a way to survive... Most rats can swim very well. The 4 legged variety are excellent swimmers. The 2 legged rats are not born with this ability it is through sleazing through life they learn to sink or swim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartlett Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Thai Goverment orders clampdown on foriengers building Arks. You head it here first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosse137 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 animatic: Intersting stuff! I will take a long and hard look at what can be done for the future! I´ve had my lesson and escaped by a hair.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsun240Z Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Sure the Dutch people have the knowledge to fight against high water. Since half of the country is below sea level. But I'm sure Thai engineers can fix this as well. And it ain't a " Can't do job ". If there's money, everything can be done... Remember the artificial islands in front of the coast of Dubai? ->> $$$$$$$$ oil money. They hired Dutch and Belgian for the job.... Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_Islands " They are being constructed by Nakheel Properties, a property developer in the United Arab Emirates, who hired Belgian and Dutch dredging and marine contractor Jan De Nul and Van Oord, some of the world's specialists in land reclamation. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyb Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 time to build an ark Good idea, but are you actually allowed to OWN an Ark in Thailand? I'm not too sure how old you are, but given that Noah was 950 when he died, ensure that your own Ark usufruct is a lifetime one, and not limited to 30 years. Noah was 950 years old. Thanks for the great laugh! I was rolling on the floor. Keep those funny jokes coming. Try reading a bible then look in a mirror and laugh at yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaoPo Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Does anybody remember the 'great floods' in BKK in the early '80s (I think it was '83 or '84)?A lot has improved here since then. These days flooding is very localised and it usually subsides within a few hours after the rains stop. 1983 I think. The severe floodings of 1983 is correct. The floodings started already in August (575 mm rain) and went on in September (454 mm) whilst exceptional heavy rainfall was recorded in the north in the upper Chao Phraya basin from September to November causing extreme floodings also because of unusually high tides at that time. 1983, together with 1995 were the 2 years with the most severe floodings Bangkok experienced in the last three decades. Extreme damage was done also. After the 1983 floodings the so called King Dyke was installed on the eastern side of the river, so called because HM the King suggested to build that dyke.* I was there, working every day in a (fashion) factory from the Shinawatra family in a Soi off Sukhumvit, 27...29 ? We left the factory late at night and electricity was completely out and we had to wade through dark water up till our underpants until we could catch a tuk-tuk (if any available ). I still remember the faces of the guests in the lobby of my hotel (Montien on Surawong) when I walked in around midnight, bare feet, in my underpants with my attaché case, friendly smiling and nodding, asking for the key of my room, like it was absolutely normal to walk in like that.....what else should I have done I must admit the staff behind the desk didn't even blink an eyelid and wished me good night, smiling and waiing * from: The physical geography of Southeast Asia, pages 360 and onwards - By Avijit Gupta LaoPo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhandjoe Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 TING TONG FUN TUK KA SARA.Makes you homesick.....not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PEP Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Wow, sounds bad... Its OK here in Pattaya, just a little rain last night but nothing bad like Bangkok. Like The Pollution Solution Group has been saying for years, In Pattaya, stencil the storm drains, (NO GARBAGE) (GOES TO OCEAN) With a picture, Or in Bangkoks case, (GOES TO RIVER) That is one of the reasons Jomtien and Pattaya Beach has been so full of garbage, Keep them cleaned out and the flooding would be much, much less, also the water would not be so contaminated, It seems to always be after the fact, We need more inspectors, more pumping out the garbage and stenciling, this could make a big difference, also in the Jomtien, Pattaya area... Our life's blood is in the storm drains, keep them clean, our sea food, beaches, roads, homes, would be a lot safer and cleaner... Hello City Hall... We are all In this neighborhood together...(STENCIL HEAVY FOOT TRAFFIC STORM DRAIN AREAS) Fine the people that think storm drains are for garbage or educate them, Take a look in them, they are full of cooking oil, motor oil, paint, plastic, toxic cigarette butts, which plug up the drains and then we have a big rain they back up over flow with toxic waste flooding into our homes, streets, this could be cut in half with a little preventative maintenance...Inspect, Clean, Stencil, Fine... With a "self admitted" post like this how can you not realise that Pattaya/Jomtien is in fact the Garbage Capital of Thailand. Come to Issan and realise the difference of a Clean Country Enviroment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhiser Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Nothing new here. This happens at least once every year when we have a very heavy rain. Nobody ever seems to remember. The situation is a lot better than it used to be. And it's normal for the rains to be heavier in September and October. Then there's the unuaually high tide we get every year in the middle of October, so you can figure there's probably worse to come. The thing that gets me is when it rains, Thai drivers act as though they've never had to drive in rain before. Old news, nothing to see here, move along folks. It is very similar to the first snow. Many drivers where I am from forget how to drive on snow and then when the first time large snow there are many accidents. Given that driving on snow is much harder than driving in the rain, but you have to cut the Thai drivers a little slack. It is not like they went to class to leran to drive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSPS Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I remember some flooding back in the 60's and 70's. I had to roll up my pants and wade up Ruam Rudi to Wireless in order to start my fruitless hunt for a taxi to get to work every morning. I was back in April 1986 and it started raining during the Ploughing Ceremony and didn't quit for a week. We had people sailboarding down Sukhumvit and all the people who had underground garages found out they had submarines instead of cars. What I remember in 86 was how cheerful and patient everyone was. The people trying to drive down Sukhumvit made way for those wading, and those wading would help push the cars when they stalled out. A lot of restaurants ran out of food but there was always a ready supply of beer. (Meaning that most had their priorities in order) Now I hear things are much meaner. I guess those WERE the "good old days". As for the Thai drivers forgetting how to drive in rain? That's common everywhere. I live in Oregon now and people here forget how to drive in the rain every year. Actually I think we have more accidents when the weather is sunny and dry....on straight roadways. In Germany, the Germans all thought they were such exceptional drivers that the laws of physics did not apply to them and the Italians are not qualified to drive at all....no matter what the weather. Just relax and don't take things too seriously. You're in the wrong country for that. TIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainmon Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 It's raining hard again now about 1pm in Thong Lo area, and sky looks dark as far as I can see... last night the water was ankle deep in the cut thru from Soi 5 to 7, at least it's not so hot now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAWP Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Just went to pick up lunch and luckily I brought my umbrella as the drizzle turned into a massive downpour and some lighting now. (Central BKK.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiejosh Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Was raining super hard just outside my office in Silom at about 1.30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harleyclarkey Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Heck and darn it. Couldn't the rains have waited. I am due there in a few weeks time. Maybe I should stay here where it does rain every day (after all it's summer) but a mere trickle compared to Bkk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zpete Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Up here in Central 65km southwest of Khampaeng Phet we have had 4 days or nights of heavy rain and thunderstorms.My almost empty fish pond has nearly 1 metre of water in it and where they are building a bridge and a new road across the local klong the temporary bridge and tunnels they brought in have been washed away. Hope it dries out, Bill, we aint bringing wellingtons........LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uts Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 (edited) time to build an ark FARK! Wot's an ARK? I thought an ark was part of a circle! Edited September 4, 2009 by uts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyb Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 (edited) time to build an ark FARK! Wot's an ARK? I thought an ark was part of a circle! We get them all in here. Is it not about time Thaivisa scripted a cyber version of bkk hilton to contain these fools? Edited September 4, 2009 by cyb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brahmburgers Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 FARK! Wot's an ARK?I thought an ark was part of a circle! ....and a cock is part of Bangkok, and Phi Phi alludes to relieving oneself. Seriously though, while Bangkok is flooding, as it does every year, Chiang Rai is dry. Had to water my blackberries this morning. Neighbors doing burn piles. One can only guess at the next series of weather news headlines: Waves in Hawaii, Earthquakes in California, Trashy Beaches in Pattaya and Phuket Maybe all newspaper reporters go on holiday one extra day per month, and they just re-cycle articles from 12 months prior. Who will notice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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