Thailand Live Wednesday 26 Oct 2011

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According to Dr Seri there has been some mob action in Chachoengsao to foil govt's draining efforts. Think of country, he implored./@terryfrd

Dr Seri, on Thai PBS, said once Muang Ake fills up in perhaps 3 days, the heavy flow will start towards Don Muang, Muang Thong,etc./@terryfrd

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All tollways free from 6am tomorrow RT @js100radio: โทลเวย์แจ้งพรุ่งนี้ยกเว้นเก็บค่าผ่านทางทุกด่าน/via@RichardBarrow

(9.10) Pinklao Bridge is closed for traffic. via @js100radio/@veen_NT

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(8pm) Muang Ake in Rangsit has sent a signal for evacuation. Rangsit Uni closes its shelter, water expected to rise to 1-1.5m./via@veen_NT

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Phuket bus crash driver blames brake failure

Follow this link: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/508040-bus-carrying-russian-tourists-crashes-on-patong-hill%3B-many-injured/page__view__findpost__p__4797353

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BKK Governor press con now ON. Updating public about water levels at key canals and rivers

Bkk Gov: All factors indicate flood water is approaching Bangkok, entering critical stage esp Don Muang and Bang Plad.

Bkk Gov: Don Muang has been flooded.Water from Rangsit Canal is now the problem (not Prapa Canal anymore).

Bkk Gov: Entrances/exits of FROC protected, commended govt's decision not to relocate FROC. Important for public morale

Bkk Gov: Don Muang has been flooded.Water from Rangsit Canal is now the problem (not Prapa Canal anymore).

Bkk governor: Govt made right decision not to relocate FROC, as moving could affect public morale.

Bkk Gov: Added Lad Prao and Wang Thonglang to flood watchlist. Urged public not to panic.

Bkk Gov:Urged public in LAD PRAO and WANG THONGLANG to monitor flood,move valuables and be ready to relocate to higher ground.

Bkk governor: Lard Prao and Wangthonglang will be under close watch.

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Thai Immigration Bureau New Announcement: Immigration open only for necessary emergency cases: http://bit.ly/tdSlxV

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URGENT:

CAT Telecom, the main international internet gateway braces for flooding: Phone and internet connections could be disrupted due to possible electric failure because of flooding.

-- Thai PBS 20:45

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Bkk Gov: Reiterated once again BKK is entering a critical stage,called for public to be focused, calm and stay united.

Bkk governor: "This is the first time I use the word 'evacuate' (for Don Muang and Bang Plad).

Bkk Gov: Pleaded wth public not to remove/damage flood barriers, asked for help to monitor for damage

Bkk governor: Residents of Lard Prao and Wangthonglang must be prepared and ready (for possible emergency).

Bkk Gov: Called for public to listen to info from official sources; FROC, govt and BMA to get through crisis together

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Bkk imminent threat of floods.Gov said when he said all 50 'Kor Tor Mor', meant district offices in Bkk, not indicating all 50 districts

Bkk Gov: Bangkokians to remain cautious until high tide is over. Another high tide exp in mid-end of Nov.

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On bright side, Bkk governor says, Bkk is large, well-equipped and at the end of water path. That means flooding won't b too heavy/via@tulsathit

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Bangkok Governor advised residents of Don Muang, Bangplad to evacuate tonight; Lardprao, Wang Thong Larng on standby mode. /The Nation

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MWA denied tap water shortage, assuring quality for household use

BANGKOK, 26 October 2011 (NNT)-The Flood Relief Operations Center (FROC) said the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA) denied rumors that the MWA would stop producing tap water and that the water would not be clean enough for household consumption.

According to the MWA, the water produced by the MWA is of good quality and toxin free even though it may have a faint odor or display a little bit of color. Residents are encouraged to boil the water before consuming to assure the water hygiene.

If they wish to reduce the smell of chlorine in the water they can leave the water in the container for one hour before use. In the relief effort to protect the production of tap water of the MWA, sandbags have been stacked against the two meters high water.

Tap water making machines and electrical circuits around the production plant have also been covered with plastic sheets. Despite the assurance from the MWA, people are encouraged to store clean water for an emergency situation such as the power outage.

The water sample has also been taken to the Department of Medical Science (Quality of Food) for further test. It will be revealed once the result has been released. The MWA claimed that its tap water is in line with the World Health standards even though numerous people believe otherwise. For any questions regarding the tap water call MWA at 1125.

-- NNT 2011-10-26

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Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation said the death toll of widespread floods in Thailand has climbed to 373 with two missing/@ASEAN_NEWSROOM

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RT @Kalyakornn: Luksi is still dry but visible sign of water not far ahead. Vipawadi is closed; every vehicle asked to u-turn. #thaifloodeng/viaTulip_Oum

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9pm Watch @ASEAN_NEWSROOM now for English updates on the flooding. TrueVisions CH. 99 #ThaiFloodEng

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Thailand could see Bt50 billion in tourism revenue evaporate if Bangkok and the Central provinces are inundated for one month, according to an estimate from the Tourism Council of Thailand./@ASEAN_NEWSROOM

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Summary in Eng from FROC: nothing new and BKK remains critical, water level as PM said y'day is from 10cm -1.5 metre./via@veen_NT

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Bangkok Governor Press Conference Oct 26,

UPDATE : 26 October 2011

The Bangkok governor asked residents in Don Muang and Bangplad to 'evacuate' to a safe area/emergency shelter. He also issued a warning for Lad Prao and Wang Thonglang residents to closely monitor the flood situation tonight, urging the residents in the 2 areas to relocate their belongings or move to higher ground.

Don Muang and Bangplad

Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paripatra held a press conference at 8.30 PM on the night before Oct 27-31 period, which the government declared as emergency holidays to allow Bangkok residents to prepare for floods. He called for residents in Don Muang and Bangplad to evacuate to safe area/emergency shelter.

Lad Prao and Wang Thonglang

He reiterated the need for residents in Lad Prao and Wang Thonglang to consider relocating to higher ground after the two areas have been added to the flood watch list. He's advised the residents living in the 2 risk areas to closely monitor the flood situation and be ready to relocate or move their belongings to a safe location.

Bangkok Entering Critical Stage

The Bangkok governor reiterated once again that Bangkok is entering a critical stage but urging the public to remain calm and united. He's also requested the public's help in monitoring flood gates and barriers and for them to notify authorities of any leaks or damage.

Sukhumbhand added that the government had made the right decision not to relocate the Flood Relief Operations Center (FROC) as doing so would affect the public's morale. The governor also asked the public to listen to information from official sources such as the government, the Flood Relief Operations Center (FROC) or the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).

Residents to Be Given Advance Warning

Sukhumbhand tried to calm the public by saying when he asked if the 50 "Kor Tor Mor" were ready for floods, he meant the 50 district offices and not for the residents in the 50 districts to panic. He reiterated his promise to give residents advance warnings any given area is hit by flood.

-- Tan Network 2011-10-26

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FROC asks BKK residents to move out to the provinces as evacuation centers have been set up due to possible flooding of capital tonight/TAN_Network

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BKK-Pattaya motorway,Burapawithee expressway,Bangna-Trad Rd heading to Pattaya congested due many heading there,taking detour to North/TAN_Network

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Water from Arun Amarin Rd. toward Rama VIII Bridge http://twitpic.com/762u79 (via @fm91trafficpro ) #thaifloodeng

22.19 Water fastly overflows Klong 2 water gate in Sai Mai lockerz.com/s/150445809 (via @Kitti3Miti & @momtum ) #thaifloodeng

High sea tide of 27 Oct; 1.17m. at 07.07AM & 1.16m. at 05.18PM (For Chao Phraya tide +1.30m.) #thaifloodeng

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The 5 star Novotel hotel at Suvarnabhumi Airport has 612 rooms & is fully booked for the next week #ThaiFloodEng /via @RichardBarrow

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Big high tides start tomorrow with the highest on Sat. Be careful in Bangkok on Thu at 7:07am & 5:18pm #ThaiFloodEng /via @RichardBarrow

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@ThaiPBS: Suvannabhumi Airport spokesman: dyke has been increased to 3.5 m high 23.5 km long #ThaiFloodEng”

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Thai Navy Deploys to Help Save Bangkok From Floods (VOA) http://tinyurl.com/3w6wwhl #ThaiFloodEng

Canon confirms cameras & printers hit by Thailand floods (Amateur Photographer) http://tinyurl.com/43hvo4s #ThaiFloodEng

/via RT @RichardBarrow

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Ticket and Reservations Policy for Flood Situation in Thailand

Due to flooding situation in several provinces of Thailand, all TG ticket(s) issued worldwide on/before 11OCT11 for travel date on sector to/from Thailand during 12OCT11-15DEC11:

The following procedures will apply:

http://www.thaiairways.com/homepage/en/flood_info.htm

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23.34 Watcharaphon-Rattanakosin overflowed & in front of Laddarom Villa flooded over footpath(via @js100radio & @Athena_Thai ) #thaifloodeng

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