More Storm Warnings For Southern Thailand

[Jai Dee]

SOUTHERN THAILAND WARNED OF ANOTHER WAVE OF STORM

The department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has issued a warning of another wave of storm in the country's Southern region.

The announcement came after the department had been reported of another low pressure trough generated in the South China Sea, heading to the lower part of the Southern Thailand, might lead to heavy rains in CHUMPHON and the lower South.

The report says that the low pressure trough will reach the Gulf of Thailand later today (any minute on Nov 29), posing the South of Thailand a risk of flash floods and landslides in the next 3 or 4 days.

People likely to be affected are those living around the delta and downhills.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 29 November 2005

[sbk]

Just had a heavy rain. In the meteorological website they are also warning of big waves in the Gulf, again.

[Soph]

Yep its terrential (spelling?) rain here again, the sky is that lovely BLACK colour

[Jai Dee]

300 MILLION BAHT BUDGET TO TACKLE FLOODS IN SAMUI ISLAND

Interior Minister Khongsak Wanthana (คงศักดิ์ วันทนา) is preparing an initial budget of 300 million baht to carry out long-term solutions to the flooding in Samui Island.

This morning Air Chief Marshal Khongsak inspected flood damages on Samui Island. Provincial Governor Wijit Wichaisarn (วิจิตร วิชัยสาร) reported damages amounting to approximately 300 million baht due to the torrential downpour in Samui. There has been no reports of injuries or deaths on the island. The water has largely receded with only a few outlying roads still flooded. The flooding is reported to have only minor effects on the island's tourism aspect, and sea and air travels to the island have resumed as normal.

Meanwhile in Phatthalung province, 80,000 rai of farmlands were reported damaged by the flood, whereas losses were inflicted onto 7,000 rai of aquaculture areas.

In yala province, the water situation is returning to normal, and about 8,000 residents have been affected by the floods. All roads within the province have been restored to functionality.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 29 November 2005

[sbk]

But nothing for Koh Phangan, I see. Once again, the neglected black sheep.

[lopburi3]

Have been watching a very severe storm system off Chumphon for the last hour and if it continues to drift south may hit Ko Phangan in the next hour or so. Radar image is here and movement appears to be directly South.

[OlRedEyes]

But nothing for Koh Phangan, I see. Once again, the neglected black sheep.

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Thats because the good people live on Samui

[surfline]

Have been watching a very severe storm system off Chumphon for the last hour and if it continues to drift south may hit Ko Phangan in the next hour or so.  Radar image is here and movement appears to be directly South.

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Can you watch these weather systems in real time & where?

[Finland]

I have never been to Tahiland before but I’m on my way to Koh samui on the 9th December. What is the current situation over there, is it worth going? I can still cancel my tickets and I don’t know what to do.

Cheers

[hopeless]

I hope to 'God' the muslims will be ok

[lopburi3]

http://www.tmd.go.th/linkframe/radar.html

Above seems to be the best site for radar but it is not live - updates about every hour and remember to add 7 hours to the UTC time given.

The island looked like it got hit about 7 PM but the storm had burnt itself out so looks like the girls escaped (how come all the girls live there?).

[sbk]

http://www.tmd.go.th/linkframe/radar.html

Above seems to be the best site for radar but it is not live - updates about every hour and remember to add 7 hours to the UTC time given.

The island looked like it got hit about 7 PM but the storm had burnt itself out so looks like the girls escaped (how come all the girls live there?).

We didn't have anything at 7 pm, had some heavy rain this afternoon about 1 or 2 but nothing since. Don't know about the Northeast side tho.

And all the girls live here cause the guys are cuter

[george]

I have never been to Tahiland before but I’m on my way to Koh samui on the 9th December. What is the current situation over there, is it worth going? I can still cancel my tickets and I don’t know what to do.

Cheers

Don't worry, Finland! And welcome to the forum. Everything will be just fine when you are coming.

Welcome to Thailand!

[Noodles]

No rain here in chewang at the moment, just a few

showers this morning and afternoon.

Lets hope we don't have a repeat of last week.

[Jai Dee]

CABINET AGREES TO INCREASE AID RELIEFS FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY FLOODS FROM 30,000 TO 60,000 BAHT PER FAMILY

The cabinet has agreed to increase a budget to help disaster victims from 30,000 to 60,000 baht per household. Deputy government spokesperson Danuporn Punnakan (นายดนุพร ปุณณกันต์) said that eh cabinet meeting yesterday was informed of damages caused by floods during November 18-21 and disaster relieves provided for the affected people. He said that Prachuabkirikan(ประจวบคีรีขันธ์) has the most affected areas covering three districts, with more than 8,000 families affected. The damage from the flood on the province has been estimated at 110 million baht.

Meanwhile, 3 districts in Chumporn (ชุมพร) were also damaged by the floods. More than 2,500 families were affected and the damage has been estimated at 62 million baht. Mr. Danuporn said that the cabinet meeting, therefore, has agreed to boost assistance budget from 30,000 baht per family to 60,000 baht per family.

Each provincial administration has been instructed to follow the situation closely to prepare for possible flood, and inform the people in risky areas immediately.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 30 November 2005

[Soph]

I have never been to Tahiland before but I’m on my way to Koh samui on the 9th December. What is the current situation over there, is it worth going? I can still cancel my tickets and I don’t know what to do.

Cheers

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Oh, stop worrying and come, it will all be fine by then. The weather is good today, pretty hot, and if I was not stuck in an office I would be working on my suntan.

And anyway, you can always find a bar to shelter in if it starts to rain!

[awarrumbungle]

I hope to 'God' the muslims will be ok

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You useless bigot