webfact Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Minister Expects Bangkok Floods to Ease in 2 Weeks The transport minister has expressed confidence that the “big bag” flood defense line will help the floodwater recede within two weeks. Transport Minister Sukampol Suwannathat expressed confidence that the floodwater flowing in from the north will recede within two weeks as the flood walls created by stacking “big bags,” or one ton sandbags, have already been built. The Transport Ministry laid the “big bag” flood defense lines to stop the floodwater from flowing in from the northern part of Bangkok. However, some people are skeptical as the water continues pouring into the capital despite the fact that the flood barriers were completed two days ago. About the claim made by his personal secretary that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has ordered he be dismissed from the Cabinet, Sukampol said that he has not heard about this but will inquire with his secretary about the matter. On November 5, a number of Pheu Thai MPs and party members, including some red-shirt leaders, traveled to India for a religious pilgrimage organized by Thaksin. During the trip, Thaksin discussed the flooding situation with the MPs, asserting that the the country must be fully restored within three months. However, there were reports that at the meeting the transport minister was criticized for abusing his authority. -- Tan Network 2011-11-07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 Rama II to be inundated: transport minister Transport Minister ACM Sukampol Suwannathat said Monday that the Rama II Road, which links Bangkok to the South will be left to be flooded. Sukampol said Rama II is near the sea so any effort to keep it dry would delay the draining of water into the sea as well. He said motorists travelling to the South should instead take the Bangbua Thong - Suphan Buri Road to go to Nakhon Pathom instead of using Rama II Road. -- The Nation 2011-11-07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 The Transport Ministry laid the “big bag” flood defense lines to stop the floodwater from flowing in from the northern part of Bangkok. If that doesn't work we can always try the "bigger bags" flood defense option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 During the trip, Thaksin discussed the flooding situation with the MPs, asserting that the the country must be fully restored within three months. Odd ..... his time-frame is usually six. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocN Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 The Transport Minister? Will he drive the flood out by the truck load? If I hear one more of these "the ministry of silly walks"- said, I am going bananas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passon Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 During the trip, Thaksin discussed the flooding situation with the MPs, asserting that the the country must be fully restored within three months. Odd ..... his time-frame is usually six. He's gotten older and time is short! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
givenall Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 "During the trip, Thaksin discussed the flooding situation with the MPs, asserting that the the country must be fully restored within three months" What is wrong with this guy, he must think he is the God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
givenall Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 The Transport Minister? Will he drive the flood out by the truck load? If I hear one more of these "the ministry of silly walks"- said, I am going bananas! No, Ease mean it will be 2.5 meter instead of 3 meter :jap: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noahvail Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 "During the trip, Thaksin discussed the flooding situation with the MPs, asserting that the the country must be fully restored within three months" What is wrong with this guy, he must think he is the God Well, after all: On November 5, a number of Pheu Thai MPs and party members, including some red-shirt leaders, traveled to India for a religious pilgrimage organized by Thaksin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 "During the trip, Thaksin discussed the flooding situation with the MPs, asserting that the the country must be fully restored within three months" What is wrong with this guy, he must think he is the God Well, after all: On November 5, a number of Pheu Thai MPs and party members, including some red-shirt leaders, traveled to India for a religious pilgrimage organized by Thaksin. Maybe they went to Ayodhya (the non-flooded one or Lumbini while they were there. Perhaps k.Thaksin feels the need to do great things in his reincarnation? And yes, everything will be back to normal in three months with divine intervention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubl Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 On November 5, a number of Pheu Thai MPs and party members, including some red-shirt leaders, traveled to India for a religious pilgrimage organized by Thaksin. I guess unlike a former PM who was sorely missed in these dire times, these MP's could stay away for a moment. I hope they found the inner peace they probably sought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapout Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Well you can credit Thaksin with having a following wherever he travels. It would appear that he left a few folks out of the discussion circle, with his 3 month mandate. This seems to be another habit which he has not been able to get past. I was hoping we would be spared any mention of the man, much less his blathering, for the next few months while some good souls try to do something positive for all sectors of the Thai system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Well you can credit Thaksin with having a following wherever he travels. It would appear that he left a few folks out of the discussion circle, with his 3 month mandate. This seems to be another habit which he has not been able to get past. I was hoping we would be spared any mention of the man, much less his blathering, for the next few months while some good souls try to do something positive for all sectors of the Thai system. Mr Thaksin has a following wherever he travels in much the same way a lion has a following wherever it goes. Namely jackals, hyenas and vultures. Any connection between lions and politicians is purely incidental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buchholz Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 (edited) October 16th Agriculture Minister Theera Wongsamut assured Bangkok residents living along the Chao Phraya River that the worst is over October 30th Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra yesterday urged Bangkok residents to be patient as the worst flood crisis in more than five decades was expected to pass soon. November 7th Transport Minister Sukampol Suwannathat expressed confidence that the floodwater flowing in from the north will recede within two weeks I believe it's the Labor Minister's turn to be due up next in 2 weeks to reassure Bangkok that the floods are nearly done. . Edited November 7, 2011 by Buchholz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buchholz Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 On November 5, a number of Pheu Thai MPs and party members, including some red-shirt leaders, traveled to India for a religious pilgrimage organized by Thaksin. I guess unlike a former PM who was sorely missed in these dire times, these MP's could stay away for a moment. I hope they found the inner peace they probably sought Indeed. What happened to all the vociferous Maldives posters? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgver Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 It is a real joke that the Transport Minister can ease the flood within 2 weeks. It is better for the government and BMA to tell the truth instead bringing the people round the bush. Let the people ready for the worst scenario. If the Big Bags doesn't work, what will end up? It will create a real tsunami flood to Bangkok because the water level will increase till the high of the big bags as well 6km range distance. Never play a fool with water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker69 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 The Transport Minister? Will he drive the flood out by the truck load? If I hear one more of these "the ministry of silly walks"- said, I am going bananas! Concerning the bananas thing, I am already there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyLew Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 My guess is he hit the two when he threw the dart at the dart board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crushdepth Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 On November 5, a number of Pheu Thai MPs and party members, including some red-shirt leaders, traveled to India for a religious pilgrimage organized by Thaksin. I guess unlike a former PM who was sorely missed in these dire times, these MP's could stay away for a moment. I hope they found the inner peace they probably sought Indeed. What happened to all the vociferous Maldives posters? . They went on a holiday to India. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
givenall Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Who turn is it to lie to the people. they are running outof officials. It must be Mr. T turn next then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crushdepth Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 They're running out of land to lie about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siampolee Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 The sad thing is that these political truth benders believe themselves too and they think Mr. and Mrs Somchai are as silly as they are too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Just hope that the "big bag" affair won't be followed by a "big scumbag" affair where everybody claims trophies for "defending Bangkok". I know my hopes will be in vain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 The sad thing is that these political truth benders believe themselves too and they think Mr. and Mrs Somchai are as silly as they are too. Went to Suvarnabhumi airport today to pick up a visiting friend. Had the chance to overhear (eavesdrop on) a Thai mother talking to her perhaps 8 or 9-year-old son. He asked whether it's true that ALL airplanes are OWNED by Thai people. Mom explained to him that it was not true, and went on to point out the different airlines and their home countries. The mother was dressed very well, Chinese-looking and obviously rather berated at her son's question. She looked at me a couple of times, but I played it cool and pretended not to understand Thai. I can only guess, but I think she was rather flabbergasted at her son's notion that ALL airplanes are OWNED by Thai people, and she probably wondered where and how he would pick up such misinformation. Another facet to Thailand, the HUB of misinformation, where information is juggled as it pleases Krusty the Clown. Or Homer Simpson. Or Dubai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lannarebirth Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 On November 5, a number of Pheu Thai MPs and party members, including some red-shirt leaders, traveled to India for a religious pilgrimage organized by Thaksin. I guess unlike a former PM who was sorely missed in these dire times, these MP's could stay away for a moment. I hope they found the inner peace they probably sought Yeah, the silence is deafening. Where's the outrage for the MP's leaving the country during a flood. My only outrage is that more didn't leave and for longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 "During the trip, Thaksin discussed the flooding situation with the MPs, asserting that the the country must be fully restored within three months" What is wrong with this guy, he must think he is the God Well, he is, isn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erobando Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 (edited) "During the trip, Thaksin discussed the flooding situation with the MPs, asserting that the the country must be fully restored within three months" What is wrong with this guy, he must think he is the God Well, he is, isn't he? And on the fourth month, T will rest. Edited November 7, 2011 by erobando Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striderman Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Anybody who thinks it will be better in two weeks is deluding themselves. The satellite pics still show a huge mass of water and a 6 km big bag dam is not going to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshiwara Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 (edited) Anybody who thinks it will be better in two weeks is deluding themselves. The satellite pics still show a huge mass of water and a 6 km big bag dam is not going to help. Assuming that every two weeks a different member of the cabinet says that the situation will get better in two weeks, one of them will eventually strike paydirt. Edited November 7, 2011 by yoshiwara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 (edited) "During the trip, Thaksin discussed the flooding situation with the MPs, asserting that the the country must be fully restored within three months" What is wrong with this guy, he must think he is the God Well, he is, isn't he? And on the fourth month, T will rest. Whilst awaiting a visit from the next group of Unwise Men seeking Gifts or Instructions ? Edited November 7, 2011 by Ricardo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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