What Is The Best Flood Protection For The Home?

[kurnell]

Well, it's now the 3rd day since the drains overflowed and apart from the main road 500m away, there hasn't been a sign of flooding. Now I read that in 11 days all over the flood water will have passed through Bangkok.

[ignis]

Well, it's now the 3rd day since the drains overflowed and apart from the main road 500m away, there hasn't been a sign of flooding. Now I read that in 11 days all over the flood water will have passed through Bangkok.

Depends what you read, last week I read 40 day, on Thai TV they said at least 60 days

All I can say is 50km north west of BKK the water is still deep, some road only passable by boat, this is now over 30 days, Thai friends in the next road were told yesterday that the water is still 1.30 m high, they had to move out of there new house 28 days ago. in my Village some stayed, I would have but what to do as a non Thai and ordered out by the Army? well talking to 2 Thais that stayed the water did not come in the houses, and is very slowly going down, but both ways on the road out of the Village is by boat only, this is day 19..

Would be nice to think all would be dry in 11 days, maybe someone will come a vacuum it all up + is there not more water on its way down ?

[gregb]

Well, it's now the 3rd day since the drains overflowed and apart from the main road 500m away, there hasn't been a sign of flooding. Now I read that in 11 days all over the flood water will have passed through Bangkok.

Depends what you read, last week I read 40 day, on Thai TV they said at least 60 days

All I can say is 50km north west of BKK the water is still deep, some road only passable by boat, this is now over 30 days, Thai friends in the next road were told yesterday that the water is still 1.30 m high, they had to move out of there new house 28 days ago. in my Village some stayed, I would have but what to do as a non Thai and ordered out by the Army? well talking to 2 Thais that stayed the water did not come in the houses, and is very slowly going down, but both ways on the road out of the Village is by boat only, this is day 19..

Would be nice to think all would be dry in 11 days, maybe someone will come a vacuum it all up + is there not more water on its way down ?

Water at my house in Muang Ake is still well over 2.5 meters deep. I suppose a few certain locations may see the water leave in 11 days, but I seriously doubt the water will leave my house before Christmas.

The shear volume of water and the difficulties of the terrain also mean that there will likely be no attempts to pump the water out of most low lying areas either. They will almost certainly let it sit and seep into the ground and find a natural way out. Cheaper that way, and on the grand scale the additional damage is inconsequential.

I wouldn't be surprised if it takes until February for many areas to completely clear. People grossly underestimate how much water is really there. Putting out a number like 11 days without qualifying which areas of Bangkok they mean, and how long the rest of Bangkok outside of those lucky, select few are going to have to suffer to make that realistic is insulting.

As for more water, it finally seems to have peaked in Ayuttaya, the dams are all closed finally, and we have not got any major storms for a while, so I think the water from the north has stopped. It just has just created a massive lake that has to get to the sea somehow. That means I am likely to be submerged for months.

I envy anyone who is lucky enough to be inside the 11 day area.

[Heng]

For those who live inside the 'lucky' elevated areas within each flood zone, be sure to take a lot of dated photos and video to document it. Could be useful later if you want to sell the property.

[kurnell]

Well, it's now the 3rd day since the drains overflowed and apart from the main road 500m away, there hasn't been a sign of flooding. Now I read that in 11 days all over the flood water will have passed through Bangkok.

Depends what you read, last week I read 40 day, on Thai TV they said at least 60 days

All I can say is 50km north west of BKK the water is still deep, some road only passable by boat, this is now over 30 days, Thai friends in the next road were told yesterday that the water is still 1.30 m high, they had to move out of there new house 28 days ago. in my Village some stayed, I would have but what to do as a non Thai and ordered out by the Army? well talking to 2 Thais that stayed the water did not come in the houses, and is very slowly going down, but both ways on the road out of the Village is by boat only, this is day 19..

Would be nice to think all would be dry in 11 days, maybe someone will come a vacuum it all up + is there not more water on its way down ?

Water at my house in Muang Ake is still well over 2.5 meters deep. I suppose a few certain locations may see the water leave in 11 days, but I seriously doubt the water will leave my house before Christmas.

The shear volume of water and the difficulties of the terrain also mean that there will likely be no attempts to pump the water out of most low lying areas either. They will almost certainly let it sit and seep into the ground and find a natural way out. Cheaper that way, and on the grand scale the additional damage is inconsequential.

I wouldn't be surprised if it takes until February for many areas to completely clear. People grossly underestimate how much water is really there. Putting out a number like 11 days without qualifying which areas of Bangkok they mean, and how long the rest of Bangkok outside of those lucky, select few are going to have to suffer to make that realistic is insulting.

As for more water, it finally seems to have peaked in Ayuttaya, the dams are all closed finally, and we have not got any major storms for a while, so I think the water from the north has stopped. It just has just created a massive lake that has to get to the sea somehow. That means I am likely to be submerged for months.

I envy anyone who is lucky enough to be inside the 11 day area.

It seems that any <deleted> is allowed to comment on the flood situation in Thailand and can even make the front page of Thailand's most famous international newspaper with their stupid comments. How did all the idiots gain all the power in this country???

[Thongkorn]

It makes you wounder why the traditional Thai house was built on legs above ground, I know it was cooler, but also protected aginst damp.

[WebBangkok]

Nothing works.

We sandbagged out house's doors, used waterproof silicone on everydoor, blocked the toilets and drains downstairs. but the water cam through the farking floor. We had a pump in the house pumping out the water until it shit itself in only 4 hours of use. But the water was coming in faster then what the pump would pump out anyways. Maybe I should of got 10 of them.

We moved upstairs, still had power, flushing toilet and food/water.

After 2 days we thought fark it and got the fark out and staying in Sri Racha in CHon Buri.

[robblok]

Nothing works.

We sandbagged out house's doors, used waterproof silicone on everydoor, blocked the toilets and drains downstairs. but the water cam through the farking floor. We had a pump in the house pumping out the water until it shit itself in only 4 hours of use. But the water was coming in faster then what the pump would pump out anyways. Maybe I should of got 10 of them.

We moved upstairs, still had power, flushing toilet and food/water.

After 2 days we thought fark it and got the fark out and staying in Sri Racha in CHon Buri.

I wondered if it would have been different if we had a pump and did the things you said. Now we are dry after 3 weeks or so (still water in the street). Cleaned the house and things are starting to be normal again (except for the water in the streets and garden

I think the problem is that you need a special water resistant concrete if you really want to stay dry. Plus of course some pumps.

[Heng]

A lot of folks have had the water coming up through the tiles thing. Not much you can do about that besides rebuild your house with the aforementioned water seal concrete. Construction materials are already on their way up. Folks are going to be requesting higher built homes, thicker walls, thicker foundations, valves for waste water pipes....

[SICHONSTEVE]

Well, it's now the 3rd day since the drains overflowed and apart from the main road 500m away, there hasn't been a sign of flooding. Now I read that in 11 days all over the flood water will have passed through Bangkok.

Depends what you read, last week I read 40 day, on Thai TV they said at least 60 days

All I can say is 50km north west of BKK the water is still deep, some road only passable by boat, this is now over 30 days, Thai friends in the next road were told yesterday that the water is still 1.30 m high, they had to move out of there new house 28 days ago. in my Village some stayed, I would have but what to do as a non Thai and ordered out by the Army? well talking to 2 Thais that stayed the water did not come in the houses, and is very slowly going down, but both ways on the road out of the Village is by boat only, this is day 19..

Would be nice to think all would be dry in 11 days, maybe someone will come a vacuum it all up + is there not more water on its way down ?

Water at my house in Muang Ake is still well over 2.5 meters deep. I suppose a few certain locations may see the water leave in 11 days, but I seriously doubt the water will leave my house before Christmas.

The shear volume of water and the difficulties of the terrain also mean that there will likely be no attempts to pump the water out of most low lying areas either. They will almost certainly let it sit and seep into the ground and find a natural way out. Cheaper that way, and on the grand scale the additional damage is inconsequential.

I wouldn't be surprised if it takes until February for many areas to completely clear. People grossly underestimate how much water is really there. Putting out a number like 11 days without qualifying which areas of Bangkok they mean, and how long the rest of Bangkok outside of those lucky, select few are going to have to suffer to make that realistic is insulting.

As for more water, it finally seems to have peaked in Ayuttaya, the dams are all closed finally, and we have not got any major storms for a while, so I think the water from the north has stopped. It just has just created a massive lake that has to get to the sea somehow. That means I am likely to be submerged for months.

I envy anyone who is lucky enough to be inside the 11 day area.

It seems that any <deleted> is allowed to comment on the flood situation in Thailand and can even make the front page of Thailand's most famous international newspaper with their stupid comments. How did all the idiots gain all the power in this country???

Simple, because the ignoramuses put them there, thats why !!!! I would have thought that this was such an obvious question that it needn't have been asked in all truth :jap:.

[SICHONSTEVE]

Don't build it in the North or Bangkok and build it on stilts.

[Kwasaki]

Seems almost impossible to keep water out. If I were to build a house I'd want one that floats, and attached to guideposts so that it stays in place as it rises with the water.

Now you konw why traditional Thai houses are built on stilts.

It makes you wounder why the traditional Thai house was built on legs above ground, I know it was cooler, but also protected aginst damp.

Replying to What Is The Best Flood Protection For The Home ?

Can't be fun for people who own there house or buying it, and having been in the building industry this easy for me to say or suggest.

With expectation of it happening again I know for sure what I would do, money I know could be a problem for some.

As drastic as it sounds there are practical ways possible if you know how your house is built, as others for example our house has a foundation and concrete columns, so we could make say, all the ground floor of the house open and build up another floor from the first floor, or secondly the first floor of the house could be extended outward if you have room sides or back of the building, so to regain your previous living area, and make room for a chemical toilet facility.

Yes !! you would have to dismantle the roof and then re-use whatever you can, which is not impossible.

There are ways and means of making your property higher, which is the only way really, as said there's no way to stop water and it could be years before anything is done if at all.

Those affected, you have my sympathy. Regards K

[Tanaka]

Well, it's now the 3rd day since the drains overflowed and apart from the main road 500m away, there hasn't been a sign of flooding. Now I read that in 11 days all over the flood water will have passed through Bangkok.

Depends what you read, last week I read 40 day, on Thai TV they said at least 60 days

All I can say is 50km north west of BKK the water is still deep, some road only passable by boat, this is now over 30 days, Thai friends in the next road were told yesterday that the water is still 1.30 m high, they had to move out of there new house 28 days ago. in my Village some stayed, I would have but what to do as a non Thai and ordered out by the Army? well talking to 2 Thais that stayed the water did not come in the houses, and is very slowly going down, but both ways on the road out of the Village is by boat only, this is day 19..

Would be nice to think all would be dry in 11 days, maybe someone will come a vacuum it all up + is there not more water on its way down ?

Water at my house in Muang Ake is still well over 2.5 meters deep. I suppose a few certain locations may see the water leave in 11 days, but I seriously doubt the water will leave my house before Christmas.

The shear volume of water and the difficulties of the terrain also mean that there will likely be no attempts to pump the water out of most low lying areas either. They will almost certainly let it sit and seep into the ground and find a natural way out. Cheaper that way, and on the grand scale the additional damage is inconsequential.

I wouldn't be surprised if it takes until February for many areas to completely clear. People grossly underestimate how much water is really there. Putting out a number like 11 days without qualifying which areas of Bangkok they mean, and how long the rest of Bangkok outside of those lucky, select few are going to have to suffer to make that realistic is insulting.

As for more water, it finally seems to have peaked in Ayuttaya, the dams are all closed finally, and we have not got any major storms for a while, so I think the water from the north has stopped. It just has just created a massive lake that has to get to the sea somehow. That means I am likely to be submerged for months.

I envy anyone who is lucky enough to be inside the 11 day area.

It seems that any <deleted> is allowed to comment on the flood situation in Thailand and can even make the front page of Thailand's most famous international newspaper with their stupid comments. How did all the idiots gain all the power in this country???

They formed a party and then they paid some of the people to vote for them.

[lockman]

Yep the only real way is to build it higher to start with. When my lawn was flooding this year due to all the rain it was still a meter+ down from my house, and about 2-3 meters above the flooded road. Now I'm adding French drains to the lawn.

[WebBangkok]

Yeah, we spent a shit load renovating our house which took 11 months that finished at the end of last year. Our garden was just doing well for the last 6 months then the dam water came in.

Can't wait to see what damage the water caused when I return. It doesn't bother me too much as my father in-law said he will take care of it all for free as he is a developer. But I just hate having people over drilling shit in the walls when I am trying to sleep on the weekend.

Fingers crossed I only have to get people to clean the dirty walls and shit.

Weird thing was when I went back last week, I stayed on the top floor, the power was out and the breakers where off, but the water pump was working so I had a flushing toilet and 1 aircon was working. The rest of the aircons upstair did not work at all which was bizaar, but the aircon was a lifesaver I tell you. I just tried all 3 aircons upstairs and when 1 turned on it was like I lost my virginity all over again.