RT @tukky_nt: 9.49am: Major Cineplex Ratchayothin is closed for today due to flood on Phaholyothin and Ratchayothin Rd #TNN

Klong Prapa dyke 'fixed' (Bangkok Post)

The Thai Red Cross says blood donations have fallen by half. Please consider donating, their setup at Henri Dunant is very quick + efficient @BangkokDi

Water inundates Bangkok roads at Major Ratchayothin, SCB Park and Criminal Court

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Thai stock index opens on Thursday at 953.27, down 12.53 points /MCOT

10:02am Ladprao Temple and nearby communities flooded by 5-10cm ~ @manageronlines

10:05am In front of The Mall Bang Khae already flooded by 1m http://bit.ly/rZmgZT @SpringNews_TV

20 Bln Baht Withdrawn from Banks Daily over Flood Fears

The Bank of Thailand revealed that last week, the average amount of cash withdrawal was measured at 20 billion baht per day, a six-fold increase from the usual amount.

Managing Director of the Bank of Thailand or BOT, Nopporn Pramojanee said cash withdrawals by commercial banks have shot up to 20 billion baht per day during past week, 6 or 7 times the normal average.

He said that normally, cash withdrawals stand at around 2-3 billion baht.

He stated the circulation of notes in the system increased by 7 percent in October, compared to last year's figure.

As a result, the volume of circulating notes in the system has risen by 17 percent, or 1.22 trillion baht, from one trillion baht last year.

He expects the amount of cash withdrawals may continue to rise by the end of the year due to the ongoing flooding, coincidental with the high season for travel late in the year.

-- Tan Network 2011-11-03

Honda Halts Production in Thailand for 6 Months

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10:42am Water reached Major Ratchayothin. The far left lane flooded by 10-20cm http://pic.twitter.com/rEbPipdf ~ @js100radio

10:23am Water in front of Soi Kromyuth near Kaset junction is 60-70cm http://pic.twitter.com/hx33WY5W ~ @js100radio

10:19am Kaset junction (Phahonyothin Rd) flooded by 50-70cm http://pic.twitter.com/vPJjuC7a ~ @js100radio

10:36am Water at Bang Plad junction reduced by 20cm today ~ @fm91trafficpro

10:38am Water rose up in front of Laddarom Villa,Soi Ramintra 14 [see photo] http://yfrog.com/klxdrnzj ~ @Kitti3Miti & @sudteeruk69

10:36am Water has crept out from drainages in Soi Ratchadapisek 64 ~ @Kitti3Miti & @_nananun_

10:30am Water creeps out from drainages on Suwinthawong Rd in front of Minburi Commercial School for 50cm high ~ @thaiflood

Lardprao District MP Sansern Samalapa expects flood water to reach Lardprao 5-way junction tomorrow /TANN

MRT Subway Ratchada station’s elevator for physically challenged closed due to flooding; all 18 subway stations remain operational /MCOT

11am BKK governor ordered evacuation for Bang Khae district as water in Mahasawas canal spilled over http://lockerz.com/s/152785583 ~ @NationChannel24

BKK governor orders the evacuation of the whole of Bangkae District and places Jatujak District on the watch list /TANN

Evacuation also extends to Klongkwang Subdistrict in Pasicharoen District /TANN

RT @KristieKenney: Blood donation is easy @USEmbassy donated last week. USS Mustin sailors donated this wk. Walk-ins welcome @ThaiRedCross.

Bangkae Residents Ordered to Evacuate

Bangkok Governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatara has ordered the evacuation of the whole of Bangkae District and Klongkwan Subdistrict in Pasicharoen District. He has also placed Jatujak District on the flood watch list.

This increases the number of Bangkok districts ordered to evacuate to 8. They include Don Muang, Bangplad, Saimai, Taweewattana, Laksi, Talingchan, Bangkhen and Bangkae.

-- Tan Network 2011-11-03

BKK governor: canteen opened at BMA to distribute food to flooded areas; volunteers welcomed /TANN

BKK governor: yesterday's highest level of Chao Phraya at 2.32m; still high but lower than previous day's level /TANN

BKK governor: today's Chao Phraya estimated at 2.28m at high tide /TANN

BKK governor: flood water level stabilizing or increasing a little, except for some areas; Bangplad sees water decline by 5cm /TANN

BKK governor: East sees rising water level; in West flooding seen in Nongkaem and Pasicharoen /TANN

BKK governor: evacuation at Saikongdintai and West Sam Wa subdistricts in Klong Sam Wa District /TANN

BKK governor: Senaniwet 1 housing estate in Lardprao ordered to evacuate; Nongkaem's Nongkangplu Subdistrict to evacuate /TANN

Bangkok Governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatara has ordered the evacuation of the whole of Bangkae District and Klongkwan Subdistrict

BKK governor: Bangbon, Bangkoknoi and Pasicharoen districts now placed on watch list this morning

BKK governor: 8 districts to evacuate (Don Muang, Bangplad, Saimai, Taweewatana, Laksi, Talingchan, Bangkhen, Bangkae)

BKK governor: some subdistricts ordered to evacuate in Lardprao, Jatujak, Klongsamwa and Nongjok

BKK governor: Sam Wa Canal sluice gate repair to be completed today; cooperation with police is inspiring and sets good precedent

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BKK governor: opening Sam Wa Canal sluice gate by 1m yesterday still sees water level on northern side remain high and increase by 6cm

BKK governor: problems faced by residents unhappy with non-opening of Sam Wa sluice gate shows the gate's closure isn't the problem

BKK governor: happy with cooperation from FROC in closure of sluice gates at Rangsit 8-10 canals; eastern BKK may not be affected now

BKK governor: flooding came from Rangsit 8-10 canals; Bangchan Industrial Estate may be affected if sluice gates not closed

BKK governor: FROC is allowing BMA to deal with dikes and sluice gates in its areas as it sees fit

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1 Politicians ordered dams in the north not to release water in late rainy season. When the latter storms hit in the north

2 The politicians prevented water from flowing into Tha Chin River for an extended period to create floods in lower North, Central and BKK

3 For the water was limited to flow down only one main channel -- the Chao Phya River.

/RT @ThanongK

Phuket's tunnel plans stalled pending MoT decision

Evacuation routes for people trapped in the tunnels by fire were also presented.

The plans provide for an elevated road stretching more than 500 meters.

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British Embassy Bangkok

Floods in Thailand - latest advice

The Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to the 26 provinces in Thailand (including Bangkok) identified by the Thai authorities as affected by flooding.

This reflects the large volume of flood water that needs to pass through Bangkok to the Gulf of Thailand. The flooding is likely to disrupt transport, may affect some tourist areas (including the Grand Palace and Khao San Road), and may disrupt electricity and water supplies, though the authorities have said they will do all they can to maintain these.

We are advising British nationals already in Thailand to exercise caution and follow the advice of the local authorities if the area that they are in is flooded. The Foreign Office will keep its travel advice under constant review.

Travel through Suvarnabhumi International airport and on to other destinations in Thailand including Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Phuket, and Koh Samui, is operating as normal. The advice against all but essential travel to the city of Bangkok does not include transit through Suvarnabhumi airport.

The British Embassy in Bangkok is open, but due to the current flood crisis in Bangkok it is able to offer only a limited service. If you wish to visit the Embassy please call before visiting on +66 (0) 2 305 8333 to check on the operation of services.

Source: http://ukinthailand.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=668375182

Air Force Requires Related Units Help Recover Don Muang Airport

The Air Force requires cooperation from related units to recover Don Muang airport, which is now flooded with 1.8 meters of water.

Air Force Chief General Itthaporn Supawong, along with other high-ranking military officers, brought the media team to investigate flooded areas in the airport.

The fleet-airport is submerged under 1.3 meters of floodwater.

Seven or eight docked airplanes and more than 100 parked cars have been left at the fleet-airport.

Spokesman of the Air Force, Air Marshall Monthon Satchukorn, disclosed that the entire area of the airport has completely flooded, including government offices and the temporary shelter of the military force.

The floodwater-level is highest at the southern part of the airport, at 1.8 meters.

The northern part of the airport is under 80 centimeters of floodwater.

The areas currently cannot be recovered, as the floodwater is too high, and the water cannot be drained from the area when it is at this level.

Monthon requested cooperation from related units such as the Airport of Thailand or AOT, which owns 90 percent of the Don Muang Airport area, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, and the Royal Irrigation Department, as well as manpower, equipment, and planning to help recover the airport.

-- Tan Network 2011-11-03

RT @RichardBarrow: Safari World is NOT closed today. Only Safari Park is flooded. Marine Park is open as normal

RT @ThanongK: Some forces are trying to make it impossible for Bangkokians to live a normal life.

Water arrives at Min Buri Prison; Suwinthawong Road under 50cm water; Major Cineplex Ratchayothin closes /MCOT

Central Bank: Further Flood Relief Measures Unnecessary

The Bank of Thailand insisted there is no need for additional financial assistance to be issued for individuals and businesses hit by massive flooding, as existing measures are still adequate.

Bank of Thailand Governor Prasarn Trairatworakul said there is currently no need for further flood relief measures beyond those being implemented by commercial banks and other financial institutions.

He believes the measures to loosen loan repayment conditions as announced by commercial banks such as debt deferment and restructuring are sufficient.

Prasarn also affirmed that there is still enough money in circulation and agreed to the Thai Bankers Association's plan to cut or waive charges for ATM transactions.

He said the reduction or exemption of ATM fees will make it convenient for flood victims to withdraw money when they are away from their areas to escape the flooding.

The governor said the central bank will not make any further assessments on flood impacts and economic damages until the floodwater recedes.

However, he admitted that the floods have hindered economic activities.

The central bank will consider the impact of the flood on production, but will not factor in damage to costly assets whose values are difficult to be appraised.

The Monetary Policy Committee will continue to monitor the situation and reassess the impact at its next meeting scheduled for November 30.

-- Tan Network 2011-11-03

Bangchan Industrial Estate on high flood alert as water level rises to 68cm above mean sea level; anti-flood wall is 2.10m /MCOT

Bangkok Governor's Press Conference Nov 3, 11.20am

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RT @ThanongK: The floods have led Metropolitan Waterworks Authority to cut daily tapped water production from 4.7 to 4.2 million cbm.

Flood death toll at 437 (Bangkok Post)

Bangkok governor: Bang Bon, Bangkok Noi, Phasi Charoen under close flood monitoring; Sluice gates at Khlong 8-10 closed /MCOT

RT @KristieKenney: Team fm @USEmbassyBKK reports today Suvarnabhumi Airport remains easy to access. Airport continues to operate normally.

Don Mueang Airport clarifies status of grounded aircraft on flooded runway

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Thai composite stocks index (SET) at midday Thursday at 952.07, down 13.73 points, or 1.42 pct. /The Nation