They should award the contract to a foreign company. It's obvious they haven't got a clue what to do.

Smart yet ruthless government. Allow the country to flood so that they can pilfer billions.

A little mouse was listening in to the backroom discussions and reported what was said at one point;

"Those pesky Americans with their silly notions like 'Environmental Impact Report' - with input from local citizens, no less. This is a Thai issue which needs Thai solutions. Whatever we do, don't let any of the little people get any silly ideas like wanting an EIP. And while you're at it, don't bother with mechanical engineers or seismologists or geologists. Those are all western excuses for meddling. The EIR is not my father. Oh, and don't mess with my petrol selling concessions along Bkk's Chao Praya. During the last flood, I made a killing - selling gas to boat owners who were roped to bridges and supposedly keeping Bkk from flooding - ha-ha-ha!"