Thailand Live Sunday 30 Oct 2011

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We're nearly through it: PM

The Nation

Govt will expedite drainage of water once peak tide ends tomorrow, Yingluck says; BMA and Waterworks Authorities tasked with siphoning off flooding from next week

Follow this link: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/508836-were-nearly-through-it-pm/page__view__findpost__p__4806830

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Navy has evacuation plan if roads blocked

The Nation

The Royal Thai Navy has readied its plan to evacuate Bangkok residents by sea if other means of transport are no longer practical, according to Commander-in-Chief Admiral Surasak Hoonrerng-rom.

Follow this link: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/508837-navy-has-evacuation-plan-if-roads-blocked/page__view__findpost__p__4806833

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BMA proposes tubes to drain off water

By Thanatpong Khongsai

The Nation on Sunday

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) yesterday urged the Flood Relief Operations Centre (FROC) to place "siphon" water-drainage tubes under or on floodwalls to release water from Sai Mai district's Hok Wa Canal to eastern Bangkok and into the sea.

Follow this link: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/508838-bma-proposes-tubes-to-drain-off-water/page__view__findpost__p__4806839

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CSR FOR FLOOD VICTIMS

Corporates lend a helping hand

The Nation

Throughout the past two weeks, our hearts have gone out to the thousands of flood victims in several provinces, including Bangkok now. As the number of victims and the economic damage continue to rise, private companies are joining hands in lending as much help as they can, with cash and non-cash assistance, as well as strategies to help Thailand cope with future disasters.

Follow this link: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/508839-corporates-lend-a-helping-hand/page__view__findpost__p__4806846

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FROC forced to move from Don Mueang

Chanikarn Poomhirun,

Jeerapong Prasertpolkrung,

Samatcha Hoonsara

The Nation on Sunday

Electricity and waterworks failures have forced the Flood Relief Operations Centre (FROC) to evacuate its Don Mueang Airport headquarters and move into the Energy Complex Building.

Follow this link: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/508840-froc-forced-to-move-from-don-mueang/page__view__findpost__p__4806852

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Northern train services back on track

The Nation on Sunday

Train services to the North from Bangkok resumed yesterday, while Southern train services remain suspended due to flooding of the railway tracks.

State Railway of Thailand (SRT) public relations division chief Nuanla-ong Wongchan said yesterday that the first Bangkok-Chiang Mai express train departed Hua Lumpong Station at 8.30am, while the Chiang Mai-Bangkok express train departed the northern city at 8.45am. Both trains would re-route via the east to avoid flooded areas. The northern trains had been suspended for a month after floods covered the tracks in Lampang, Phitsanulok, Nakhon Sawan, Lop Buri, and Ayutthaya. To avoid the flooded Don Muang-Ayutthaya section, SRT has re-routed them to the east - Makkasan-Hua Mark, Chachoengsao, Khlong 19, Kaeng Khoy, Ban Phachi and back to the rest of the northern route - which would lengthen the journey by another 1-2 hours.

The SRT suspended the Southern train services and refunded money to those who had already bought tickets, after the Bang Sue-Bang Bumru railway tracks were submerged under 50cm-deep flood waters and the Nong Pla Duk-Suphan Buri station was under 30cm-deep waters. For information, call hotline 1690 around the clock.

-- The Nation 2011-10-30

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Kanchanaburi has room for 20,000 people: governor

The Nation on Sunday

The western province of Kanchanaburi will support 20,000 flood evacuees, deputy provincial governor Chaiwat Limwattana said yesterday.

In his capacity as Kanchanaburi flood assistance centre director, Chaiwat said that they had prepared 12 shelters, which could support a total of 20,000 evacuees. So far only 100 evacuees were there. For more information, visit http://www.kanchanaburi.go.th/ or call 034-511778 and 034-515208 around the clock.

-- The Nation 2011-10-30

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Southerners making 200 bamboo rafts for victims

The Nation on Sunday

The Southern Border Provinces Administration Centre, local offices and local residents have joined forces to produce 200 bamboo rafts to aid flood victims in Central Thailand.

Residents of Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala brought bamboo rafts to the centre yesterday to make the 1.2m x 2m rafts, along with 10,000 bottles of drinking water and some instant food products.

The Energy Ministry yesterday reported that the flood disaster in Bangkok and vicinity provinces has forced the closure of 279 gas stations.

Ministry spokesman Pachara Naripthapan said 39 stations were closed in Bangkok, 57 in Nonthaburi, 84 in Pathum Thani, 66 in Ayutthaya, 13 in Nakhon Sawan, six in Chai Nat, three in Lop Buri, four in Ang Thong, and one each in Phichit, Samut Prakan, Sing Buri, Saraburi, Uthai Thani, Suphan Buri and Nakhon Pathom. He said oil reserves were still sufficient hence there was no need to stockpile petrol. In addition, 86 NGV stations were closed - 19 in Bangkok, 35 in Pathum Thani, 20 in Nonthaburi, five in Samut Prakan, four in Ayutthaya, two in Chon Buri and one in Rayong.

-- The Nation 2011-10-30

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Hundreds of boats now leaving Khlong Dan for the Luang Pho Pan Parade out to the Gulf of Thailand http://t.co/jWFrwk93/via@Richardbarrow

The sound of firecrackers is almost continuous as 1000's of people head out to the Gulf of Thailand http://t.co/hUy5VJtj/via@Richardbarrow

The lead boat is carrying the sacred Luang Pho Pan Image followed by 100's of boats of all sizes. Amazing atmosphere./via@Richardbarrow

The last 20 mins we have been going around in a large circle out in the Gulf. Soon we'll head back/via@Richardbarrow

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High tide in Chao Phraya to reach 2.49 meters at 10.21am, 2.33 meters at 7.10pm; tomorrow, Monday expected at 2.45-2.50 meter/TAN_Network

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DPM is giving away life vests & lending boats. Bring ID card, household regis there by 3pm today. Call 02-2430020-2 TR @ittipat_Rw/via@aim_NT

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The Guardian: Red Cross warns of 'humanitarian crisis' in Bangkok, as people face food shortages,illness and crocodile attacks/TAN_Network

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Curbs on water in Thon Buri, Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan

Residents of parts of Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan and Bangkok's Thon Buri areas have been told to stock water as the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority would supply water only from 6am-9am and 5pm-8pm daily, the Flood Relief Operations Centre spokesman said yesterday.

"The areas to which the MEA would reduce water supplies include the western Nonthaburi districts of Muang, Pak Kret, Bang Bua Thong, Bang Yai and Bang Kruay districts. The other areas are Samut Prakan's Phra Pradaeng and Bangkok's Khlong San, Bangkok Noi, Rat Burana, Bang Khun Thian and Taling Chan," the FROC'S Tongthong Chandransu said.

The water was contaminated by the large amount of weeds gushing from Maha Sawat Canal to the MEA plant in Thon Buri. To ensure water quality, the MEA has to reduce its production from 900,000 cubic metres to 500,000 cubic metres daily, he said.

At other times of the day, the MEA has to spare water for prominent agencies such as hospitals, he said.

-- The Nation 2011-10-30

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Prices shoot up

The Nation

The price of essential goods has nearly doubled while some products are in short supply in the wake of massive flooding in Bangkok and nearby areas.

A survey in Samut Prakan, near the capital, found bottled water was now Bt95-100 per unit, up from Bt50, while a pack of 24 chicken eggs has gone up to Bt150-180 from Bt110. There was also short supply of rice at several outlets, while the quality of tap water in parts of Samut Prakan has dropped.

-- The Nation 2011-10-30

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North, Northeast to see dropping temperatures, thundershowers in Central, Eastern regions; Bangkok to see 20 percent of rainTAN_Network

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Nonthaburi victims hit by spike in rents

The Nation on Sunday

Apartment rents in Nonthaburi have spiralled up to five times more than the normal rates, inflicting another blow on flood-hit people, a source at the Commerce Ministry said yesterday.

People and ministerial officials who were forced to leave their homes due to the floods have filed complaints with the ministry after apartment rents and tariffs at small hotels went up drastically. A condominium on Rattanathibes Road, which usually charged Bt3,500-Bt4,000 per month now charged as much as Bt7,000 (excluding a Bt2,000 deposit and water/power bills), while some apartments on Sanambin Nam Road that used to charge Bt2,000-Bt2,500 per month now charged Bt3,000-Bt3,500.

From October 1-26, 1,208 complaints were made through hotline 1569 of the Department of Internal Trade, a source reported. Most complaints were about the high prices of food and beverage (pork, eggs, and cooked food), construction materials (sand, concrete bricks, and cement) and personal-use items (life vests and plastic boots).

-- The Nation 2011-10-30

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Emergency Medical Institute of Thailand launches kidney dialysis centers across country, more details call 1330, 1669/TAN_Network

Canal boat services operate between 6am and 7pm from Sriboonrueng Temple Pier to Pratunam Pier /TAN_Network

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Saen Saeb Canal Boat Services Operate from 6am-7am Today

UPDATE : 30 October 2011

Boat services in Saen Saeb Canal will operate only from Sriboonrueng Temple Pier to Pratunam Pier after the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has begun to release water into the canal.

The services will run between 6am and 7am.

Canal boat commuters are urged to check for further information at 02-3748-990, 02-37523-69 and 1193 before traveling.

-- Tan Network 2011-10-30

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INN: Water level at Taweewattana Canal rises by another 20 centimeters /TAN_Network

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8.30am - overflow water from Klong Bangkhen submerge part of Kasetsart uni road on Paholyothin side #thaiPBS/ via@mrstongtong

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"@prrailwaysrt: Southbound trains r back in service; SRT provides buses to transport commuters to trains @ Nakorn Pathom. /@chaowaraty80

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Back on "dry" land now to find high tide has put a foot of water in the market. Perfectly normal & life goes on./via@RichardBarrow

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Politics hindering Thai flood relief: experts - Focus

by Didier Lauras

BANGKOK, October 30, 2011 (AFP) - Thailand's battle against its worst floods in decades has spilled into the political arena, underscoring the deep divisions that linger more than a year after deadly civil unrest rocked the kingdom.

Follow this link: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/508855-politics-hindering-thai-flood-relief-experts/page__view__findpost__p__4807092

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Diverting of flood water to E. Bangkok could put Lat Krabang Industrial Estate at risk,Dr Seri Supranit said/via@Biz_TheNation

Flood level at Don Muang Airport,Vibhavadi,Phaholyothin Rds to rise slightly for next few days/via@Biz_TheNation

One-fourth (3,000) of the 12,000 mn cubic m. water mass in Thailand is engulfing Bangkok/via@Biz_TheNation

Incoming flood water exceeds drainage volume yesterday,will continue for next few days due to rising sea tide/via@Biz_TheNation

Flood water drainage rate towards E./W of Bkk at faster rate;Thonburi drains 70% of incoming water;raising water level 4-5 cm/day there/via@Biz_TheNation

Don Muang Airport fully inundated; water level Chao Phraya river at 2.49 m. early Sunday/via@Biz_TheNation

If all BMA's flood walls hold up today-Nov.1,flood water in Bangplad should begin to recede along w/ the tides/via@Biz_TheNation

Saen Saap canal will be used to drain water from the flooded N.Bangkok into Chao Phraya river/via@Biz_TheNation

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9.11am levee at battery org,Tang Rodfai Sai Kao rd, broke. Water flow into plywood factory in Sukhumvit50 via @fm91trafficpro/via@mrstongtong

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Phuket Youth Sailing Club's sailors selected for Youth Games

Phuket Youth Sailing Club sailors have been chosen to prepare for the National Youth Games and will use the 16CX for training.

Follow this link: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/508863-phuket-youth-sailing-clubs-sailors-selected-for-youth-games/page__view__findpost__p__4807173

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TR @news1005fm: Energy Minister has prepared 140 pumping machines to recover industrial parks after water receded/via@ASEAN_NEWSROOM

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Thai language sources say we have another 2 dyke breaks in Soi 50 area. Repairs underway./via@terryfrd