Thailand To Seek Rehabilitation Help From Other Countries

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Thailand to seek rehabilitation help from other countries

The Nation

Thailand would seek assistance from foreign countries and international organizations for rehabilitation programs after flood damaged many areas in the country, Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul said on Tuesday.

Surapong said Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra assigned him to consult with the United States, China and Japan to ask them for technical assistance to rehabilitate the flood affected areas since those countries have experience in the matters.

The rehabilitation would also include a plan to prevent flood in the future, he said.

For emergency relief, Thailand now obtained assistance from many countries and international organizations as well as Thai nationals who live in abroad, he said.

The US granted Bt three millions cash together with some equipment to help relief efforts through the red cross society in Thailand.

China donated $ one million (Bt 30.7 million) cash and some necessities worth of 10 million yuan (Bt 47 million) to Thailand.

Beijing would extend more assistance to the kingdom through the red cross society, said Surapong.

New Zealand dispatched a technical team to consult the national flood relief command to explore ways they can contribute, he said.

Japan by Japan International Cooperation Agency JICA provided basic necessities such as water filters and electricity generators worth Bt12 million. In spirit of friendship relations and humanitarian, Japan provided the emergency assistant to Thailand, according to a Japanese embassy statement.

The foreign ministry also obtained Bt four or five million from Thai nationals in abroad which would hand to flood affected people in Ayutthaya and Angthong provinces, according to the ministry's spokesman Thani Thongpakdi.

The Fine Arts Department's Director General Somsuda Leyavanija said Tuesday she would request assistance from the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) to save the world heritage inscribed Ayutthaya historical site.

The Unesco informed the department that it was concerned over the flood situation in Thailand and could approve $ 75,000 (Bt 2.3 million) to rehabilitate the world heritage site, she said. Many historical sites in ancient capital Ayutthaya are now inundated and many of them might be damaged by the flood, she said.

-- The Nation 2011-10-11

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Unesco extends help to World Heritage sites

The Nation

Thailand's Fine Arts Department is prepared to ask for a financial support from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco), to save historical sites in Ayutthaya.

Fine Arts Department director-general Soamsuda Leeyawanich said that she recently received a letter from the Paris-based Unesco headquarters. Unesco stated that it is ready to help save historical sites which are enlisted as the World Heritages.

The application for the emergency funding will be filed soon to the Paris and Bangkok offices of Unesco.

Soamsuda said that she was notified by Unesco that it could immediately approved a fund worth US$75,000 or Bt2.3 million.

A group of marine archeologists are now stationed in Ayutthaya to help flood victims, and could launch an initial inspection of historical sites’ damage soon, she added.

-- The Nation 2011-10-11

[mijan24]

Unesco extends help to World Heritage sites

The Nation

Thailand's Fine Arts Department is prepared to ask for a financial support from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco), to save historical sites in Ayutthaya.

Fine Arts Department director-general Soamsuda Leeyawanich said that she recently received a letter from the Paris-based Unesco headquarters. Unesco stated that it is ready to help save historical sites which are enlisted as the World Heritages.

The application for the emergency funding will be filed soon to the Paris and Bangkok offices of Unesco.

Soamsuda said that she was notified by Unesco that it could immediately approved a fund worth US$75,000 or Bt2.3 million.A group of marine archeologists are now stationed in Ayutthaya to help flood victims, and could launch an initial inspection of historical sites’ damage soon, she added.

-- The Nation 2011-10-11

You may think I am being cynical but the only smart country so far is New Zealand - providing Technical Teams no mention of cash. - Look at China - China donated $ one million (Bt 30.7 million) cash and some necessities worth of 10 million yuan (Bt 47 million) to Thailand. US 3 million. Even in time of need and emergency one must say TiT it is odds on to nothing that this money will be well used by those in power with not a dollar going to the needy. :jap:

[VictorOne]

Unesco extends help to World Heritage sites

The Nation

Thailand's Fine Arts Department is prepared to ask for a financial support from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco), to save historical sites in Ayutthaya.

Fine Arts Department director-general Soamsuda Leeyawanich said that she recently received a letter from the Paris-based Unesco headquarters. Unesco stated that it is ready to help save historical sites which are enlisted as the World Heritages.

The application for the emergency funding will be filed soon to the Paris and Bangkok offices of Unesco.

Soamsuda said that she was notified by Unesco that it could immediately approved a fund worth US$75,000 or Bt2.3 million.A group of marine archeologists are now stationed in Ayutthaya to help flood victims, and could launch an initial inspection of historical sites' damage soon, she added.

-- The Nation 2011-10-11

You may think I am being cynical but the only smart country so far is New Zealand - providing Technical Teams no mention of cash. - Look at China - China donated $ one million (Bt 30.7 million) cash and some necessities worth of 10 million yuan (Bt 47 million) to Thailand. US 3 million. Even in time of need and emergency one must say TiT it is odds on to nothing that this money will be well used by those in power with not a dollar going to the needy. :jap:

Correct!, If 10% of money being donated reaches the persons in need they will be doing well. In a country known the world over fot it's corrupt practices they would be lucky to receive SFA in the way of financial aid.

Stories are now coming out of places where flooding exists, of boat owners etc., gouging the people being evacuated. Another example of Thai's exploiting Thais'. But it is no surprise as it is a national pastime in the realm.

And if they are really serious in respect of mitigation measures to counter floods in the future they only need to bring a team of Sq' heads in from the Netherlands.

Edited October 12, 2011 by VictorOne

[LomSak27]

China, the worlds most Kee Niao superpower. Good to know Thailand has saddled themselves to a winner

[serenitynow]

Unesco extends help to World Heritage sites

The Nation

Thailand's Fine Arts Department is prepared to ask for a financial support from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco), to save historical sites in Ayutthaya.

Fine Arts Department director-general Soamsuda Leeyawanich said that she recently received a letter from the Paris-based Unesco headquarters. Unesco stated that it is ready to help save historical sites which are enlisted as the World Heritages.

The application for the emergency funding will be filed soon to the Paris and Bangkok offices of Unesco.

Soamsuda said that she was notified by Unesco that it could immediately approved a fund worth US$75,000 or Bt2.3 million.A group of marine archeologists are now stationed in Ayutthaya to help flood victims, and could launch an initial inspection of historical sites' damage soon, she added.

-- The Nation 2011-10-11

You may think I am being cynical but the only smart country so far is New Zealand - providing Technical Teams no mention of cash. - Look at China - China donated $ one million (Bt 30.7 million) cash and some necessities worth of 10 million yuan (Bt 47 million) to Thailand. US 3 million. Even in time of need and emergency one must say TiT it is odds on to nothing that this money will be well used by those in power with not a dollar going to the needy. :jap:

Absofuc_kinglutely!

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China, the worlds most Kee Niao superpower. Good to know Thailand has saddled themselves to a winner

True, but China does know how to buy their influence for pennies on the dollar. They'll not be doing an audit to see if the funds found their way to needy recipients, but they will take note of who is now their new best friend in Thailand.

[WarpSpeed]

China, the worlds most Kee Niao superpower. Good to know Thailand has saddled themselves to a winner

True, but China does know how to buy their influence for pennies on the dollar. They'll not be doing an audit to see if the funds found their way to needy recipients, but they will take note of who is now their new best friend in Thailand.

Yes I thought it notable that they donated that cash amount and then proceeded to donate some more through the Red Cross..

[osiboy]

yes, send technical help by all means but not cash,...look what happened to the stunami money , ..that payed for every police officer in phuket to buy a nice house and a car , ....we are still waiting for an answer as to where it all went , a NATIONAL DISGRACE that one, .....once bitten .......??