webfact Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 RT @RichardBarrow: UPDATED: Detailed map of tourist attractions around Bangkok closed by floods http://bit.ly/w23Jm7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 Bangkok to be Submerged under Water in 50 Years: International Experts Follow this link: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 Bangkok Residents Voice Concern over Tap Water Quality Bangkok residents are raising concerns over tap water quality, saying that they have noticed a change in color as well as an unpleasant odor. According to the latest survey, many Bangkok residents are now seeing discolored and foul-smelling tap water. The owner of a grocery shop that is located in the Prapa District, Jintanee Panyayong, revealed that the tap water reeks of chlorine, so she has had to boil it before drinking. However, she has yet to see the yellowish color. She did voice concerns about a water shortage, so she is storing tap water in case that production is suspended. As for a noodle vendor in Sam Sen Nai District, Aonanong Charoensong, said that the tap water has changed color and has become turbid after he left it out for a night. She added that she did use tap water for cooking previously. However, given that the tap water is discolored and has started emitting an unpleasant odor, she may close her shop stall for a while. Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority, or MWA, is expediting water production to ensure safety. The quality of the water has gradually improved as the oxygen level of raw water has risen from one to two milligrams a liter. It pointed out that oxygen, potassium permanganate, and activated carbon are required for tap water production, saying that these elements help minimize the displeasing color and odor. In addition, the MWA has increased the amount of chlorine in the water to sanitize it at four main distribution centers. Therefore, people may be experiencing a strong chlorine smell. They are suggesting that water customer let the water sit in an uncovered storage pail before using it. -- Tan Network 2011-11-08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 12:25pm MRT still confirms its operation today for every station 6am-midnight ~ @MRT_BMCL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 Floods deteriorate Thai prison conditions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 12:49pm Cabinet: Toll exempt for Chalermmahanakorn-Srirach-Udornrathaya Nov 9-20, no additional holidays ~ @Neaw_NBC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 Bkk hires 150 more garbage collectors/day/district for 50 days from Nov 10 - Dec 31 to deal with trash in flooded districts. /TANN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 Cabinet: Toll exemption on Chalerm Maha Nakhon-Sri Rat-Udon Rattaya Expressway during Nov 9-20 /TANN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 Cabinet approves appointment of Justice Ministry Deputy permanent sec Thongthong Chantarangsu as new PM's Office permanent sec; sets no extra holidays /MCOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 1pm Water creeps out from sewers at Thakham Police Station, 300m away from Bangbon junction, by 10 cm for 50m ~ @fm91trafficpro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 1:00pm Tesco Lotus Charansanitwongse still open despite 20cm of flood water http://lockerz.com/s/154291536 ~ @Voice_TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 SET index Tue midday up 9.75pts,1.02 pct at 965.77 /The NATION Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 BMA asked BKK-ians to float lanterns neither in floodwater as it may cause fire nor in canals/Chaophraya as it'll affect drainage ~ @Morngyai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 #ThaiFloodENG Rebuilding Committee aims to convince insurance companies around the world to offer policies that cover flood-related damages./TAN_Network #ThaiFloodENG Rebuilding Committee to ensure transparent&efficient investments made to ensure THL does not suffer from another flood crisis/TAN_Network Flood heading to Din Daeng.Huge piles of uncollected garbage pose health risk,diarrhoea,leptospirosis/viaBiz_TheNation Rebuilding committee: must ensure that Thailand maintains financial discipline during post-flood period/TAN_Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 PM: To ensure effective flood management in futute, will review flood barrier structures. Current ones made from soil isn't strong enough./TAN_Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 "@jay2unique: Are all 400 crocodiles accounted for? => They're many illegal farms so numbers bigger" WTFUuu O.O/via@porpich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 ASAHI: How to rebuild confidence of foreign/Jap investors: ANS: travel to TOKYO to ask what THL can do to regain confidence of Jap investors/TAN_Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Q: Compensation for farmers. A: 2 types. 1) Budget to help compensate for damage to rice fields & seedlings for new crops. Also offer help to farmhands, labourers, SMEs and employees on damage to homes. Details to be released next week./TAN_Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Toyota to extend output cuts in Japan,Pakistan,Malaysia,Indonesia,U.S. Philippines,due to shortages of parts from flood-hit Thai plants/via@Biz_TheNation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Govt-military divide on flood control denied The Nation Defence Minister Yuthasak Sasiprapha on Tuesday dismissed speculation about the government-military divide on flood control. Follow this link: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/510947-govt-military-divide-on-flood-control-denied/page__view__findpost__p__4831538 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Virabongsa to head flood recovery efforts The Nation The Cabinet on Tuesday named Virabongsa Ramangkura as chairman of the newly-formed Recovery Strategy Committee to take charge of rebuilding in the wake of flood crisis. Virabongsa is a respected economist and a former finance minister. The government also appointed Tongthong Chandransu as the permanent secretary for the PM's Office. Tongthong, presently secretary general of the National Education Council, will replace Chaturong Panyadilok, who is to become a senior adviser in the PM's Secretariat. The appointments will take effect pending the issuing of royal commands for respective positions. -- The Nation 2011-11-08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 2pm Paholyothin rd, in front of Big C Sapan Kwai is still dry.~ @HimZArranger http://t.co/Q0Vq1A9U /via@Tulip_Oum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 An FB campaign gathering momentum against Loy Krathong (2 days away) due to concern over garbage accumulation./via@tulsathit 2:09pm Soi Watcharapon flooded by 1m for about 2 weeks already ~ @Voice_TV 1:00pm Tesco Lotus Charansanitwonge's walking way made from shopping carts [photo] http://t.co/F3GMLWkW ~ @Voice_TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Flood death toll rises to 527, 2 still missing November 8, Flood-related death toll has risen to 527 and two other people were still listed as missing, the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department announced Tuesday. The department said as of Tuesday, 24 provinces were still flooded, affecting 1.07 million families. -- The Nation 2011-11-08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 FROC spent Bt245 per each unit of paper toilet, more than twice the price of similar invention by a private foundation. - @ktnews/via@tulsathit RT @veen_NT: BMA won't hold Loy Krathong event at Rama VIII bridge due to floods- events to b moved to non-flood parks. RT @bangkokgovernor/via@tukky_nt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Nearly 500k calls made to FROC's hotline at 1111 #5 (Oct 9 - Nov 7). 144k asked for help, 254k requested for info.FROC Hotline: 342 calls were made to compliment the center. Prank calls accounted for >83.5K or 17%./TAN_Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 RT @hema007: Provincial electricity authority ready to supply power to Navanakhon Estate plants. Contact 081-825-8982 via @pea_thailand/via@tulsathit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 PM announces 3-phase flood rehabilitation plan to restore confidence; Veerapong Ramangkura appointed rehab committee chair/MCOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Summary of PM's Press Briefing on Rebuilding and Rehabilitation Efforts for Post-flood Period The premier mapped out plans for rebuilding and rehabilitation efforts for Thailand during the post-flood period. The efforts are divided into 3 different phases; Rescue, Restore and Rebuild. The prime minister reiterated that the authorities are trying their best to drain the water in the most efficient manner and using the shortest time possible. Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra unveiled the three different phases on how help would be delivered to various parties, including the industrial sector, that have been affected by the flooding. The three phases are; Rescue, Restore and Rebuild. The Flood Relief Operations Center (FROC), headed by Justice Minister Pracha Promnok, is mainly responsible for the first phase of the flood management framework outlined by the premier. During the 'Rescue' phase, efforts will be dedicated to providing immediate help to members of the public and the industrial sector who have been affected by the floods. Once the flood water recedes, efforts would be dedicated to the 'Restore' phase, whereby financial assistance would be given to members of the public and businesses. Efforts will be made to restore roads and various basic infrastructure that have been destroyed. The third phase is 'Rebuild'. The government has established two ad-hoc bodies called the Strategic Formulation Committee for Reconstruction and Future Development (SCRF) and the Strategic Formulation Committee for Water Resources Management (SCWRM). The two committees will be responsible for mapping out long term measures to ensure that Thailand is equipped to deal with a similar crisis in the future and the Thai economy is given the help it needs to recover from the flood-related damage. This includes psychological assistance to help Thais recover from one of the worst natural disasters that has hit the country in decades. Financial and legal assistance will be offered to members of the public and businesses. Former Finance Minister Veerapong Ramangkura will chair the SCRF with Deputy Prime Minister Yongyuth Wichaidit and Deputy PM and Commerce Minister Kittirat Na Ranong, as deputy chairmen. Veerapong said one of the things he hopes to achieve is to convince international insurance companies to offer policies that cover flood damages to Thai businesses. When asked by a reporter from Asahi Shinbun on how Thailand plans to help regain confidence from international and Japanese investors, Veerapong said he will soon travel to Tokyo to meet with various parties to ask what Thailand can do to help Japanese businesses get back on their feet in Thailand. Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra also added the SCWRM will also be working closely with experts from Japan to help Thailand develop its water management capabilities. The prime minister was also asked by another member of the foreign press on how the government would help farmers after the floods have receded. She responded by saying the government would provide farmers with financial compensation for damaged farmland and new seeds to start new crops. On top of that, the government will offer financial help to farmhands, labourers, SMEs and salary earners to cope with the damage to their homes. The premier added details of the assistance measures will be released next week. -- Tan Network 2011-11-08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 RT @RichardBarrow: Only 70% of the estimated 8,700 tonnes of garbage can be collected in Bangkok each day (Bangkok Post) RT FROC Hotline: 342 calls were made to compliment the center, 4,440 called to complain. Prank calls accounted for >83.5K or 17%. /TANN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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