FROC Announcement: Oct 25 At 4.20 PM

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FROC Announcement: Oct 25 at 4.20 PM

The Flood Relief Operations Center held an announcement with representatives from the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority and Metropolitan Electricity of Thailand present. They both reassured the public that there'll be enough electricity and clean water for the public to use even when flood water breaches the inner areas of Bangkok.

The chief of the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA) assured the public that additional measures have been implemented to ensure that tap water is clean and safe to be used by the public. Concern about the hygiene standard of tap water is on the rise after flood water from the north spilled into the Prapa (Waterworks) Canal earlier last week. The MWA chief admitted certain parts of Bangkok have seen some discoloration and foul smell in tap water but he reassured the public that more measures have been put in to place to treat the water. He believes the quality of tap water will be restored in 1 day.

In addition the MWA is confident there'll be enough tap water for public consumption during the floods. 2.5M-high flood barriers have been erected at four treatment plants and various distribution centers. The water authority said the only problem to supplying tap water is the lack of electricity. The public is advised to reserve just a small amount of tap water to be used in a case of extreme emergency.

The representative of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) also reassured the public that the distribution of electricity won't be affected by the floods. Based on its experience from the floods in 1995 and 2006, the electricity authority is confident enough electricity will be provided to residents in Bangkok, Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan. The MEA chief urged the public to be extra cautious when using electrical appliances during flooding.

In the case where electrical appliances have been relocated to higher ground, members of the public are advised to ensure that they are dry, the appliances and the floor are dry when they use one.

If you have failed to switch off the main power breaker in the house before it became flooded, you are advised to immediately move to a dry area outside the house and immediately call the MEA. The MEA can be contacted at 1130 or 02-2563388-89, 02-2563222.

-- Tan Network 2011-10-25

[Moonrakers]

They both reassured the public that there'll be enough electricity and clean water for the public to use even when flood water breaches the inner areas of Bangkok.

So they are saying now that central Bangkok will become flooded?

[rogerdee123]

They both reassured the public that there'll be enough electricity and clean water for the public to use even when flood water breaches the inner areas of Bangkok.

So they are saying now that central Bangkok will become flooded?

Of course not. They won't say that until it's too late to leave.

[bkkjames]

Yea rakers, pr 101, slip in a key word over a series of statements and people are no longer shocked by it.

[animatic]

They both reassured the public that there'll be enough electricity and clean water for the public to use even when flood water breaches the inner areas of Bangkok.

So they are saying now that central Bangkok will become flooded?

Good catch.

Yes this seems to be letting one slip out of the bag,

so they can't say they didn't say it, but it is not given top page reporting.

When or IF.... they said WHEN.

FROC

Frivolous Ringleaders Obliterating Communities ,

Open for business since 2 weeks ago,.

[partington]

As far as I'm concerned I interpret this statement to mean that water will be contaminated in a few days, and power cuts will begin simultaneously.

I cannot believe any statement that comes from the FROC after they have admitted lying " to avoid panicking people".

Even within this one statement there is a mad inconsistency:

"The water authority said the only problem to supplying tap water is the lack of electricity.

......The representative of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) also reassured the public that the distribution of electricity won't be affected by the floods."

And now another rainstorm is flogging down on Bangkok...

[whybother]

How much should we believe of FROC's statements?

UTCC is not operating as emergency evac ctr, froc messed up again http://bit.ly/vkeayd

/RT @veen_NT: RT @anilsoi11

[1bbcd5]

That is a great site!

[passon]

PM is addressing the nation and not one channel has an English marque, subtitle or anything that would help foreigners to understand WTBlank she is talking about...I must be a ghost...Boo!

[hanuman1]

I hope when this disaster is over people pay attention to what measures the government put in place to prevent it happening again. Particularly with measures for managing the level of water in dams around the country.

Just at the beginning of a 4-year term, this government is in as good a position as any can be to put in place lasting reforms to the way water is managed.

That said, how often does a Thai government get 4 years to do their job? There is evidence to suggest that previous governments have initiated such national projects without being able to complete them due to a new government being put in their place - democratically, or more often, otherwise.

The frequency with which governments change in this country is a factor behind what we are seeing here. Another legacy of 'nation-saving' coups.

[robanywhere]

PM is addressing the nation and not one channel has an English marque, subtitle or anything that would help foreigners to understand WTBlank she is talking about...I must be a ghost...Boo!

TAN network, TrueVisions channel 78, carried it live with an English voiceover.

[GazR]

"Another legacy of 'nation-saving' coups" - and of course the dysfunctional governments that usually came before them (of which Thaksin 2 and his proxy-led successors were no exception).

[philw]

I hope when this disaster is over people pay attention to what measures the government put in place to prevent it happening again. Particularly with measures for managing the level of water in dams around the country.

Just at the beginning of a 4-year term, this government is in as good a position as any can be to put in place lasting reforms to the way water is managed.

That said, how often does a Thai government get 4 years to do their job? There is evidence to suggest that previous governments have initiated such national projects without being able to complete them due to a new government being put in their place - democratically, or more often, otherwise.

The frequency with which governments change in this country is a factor behind what we are seeing here. Another legacy of 'nation-saving' coups.

Sadly you are right.

The scale of the problem is beyond discussion.