PM Yingluck urges public not to worry about flood situation

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PM urges public not to worry about flood situation
By English News



BANGKOK, Sept 21 - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra today the Thai public not to worry about renewed flooding as the government is well-prepared for flood prevention measures.

Amid public concern with possible nationwide flooding as in 2011, the premier gave assurances of efficient flood prevention plans as she inspected a Bangkok sluice gate in Min Buri district.

She said she has instructed the Water Resources and Flood Management Committee to survey the lower areas of dams for water release operations in an attempt to prevent waterlogging, while the amount of water retained must be sufficient for public consumption and farming in the upper areas of the dams.

On Monday, the premier said, Interior Minister Charupong Ruangsuwan will convene a meeting of concerned agencies including the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to follow up the water situation and prepare for any emergency.

She said a single command water management centre has collected related data, while the governors have authority to declare a disaster zone so that they can fully enforce disaster prevention and mitigation operations immediately.

"Please feel no worry," urged the prime minister.

Regarding cooperation in flood prevention with the Bangkok governor, Ms Yingluck said there are some different technical views but these opinions can be addressed via the interior ministry.

The premier expressed hope that the water management issue would not be politicised.

Meanwhile, Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department director-general Chatchai Phromlert said as of now, some low-lying areas have been affected by flooding -- Ayutthaya, Lop Buri and Angthong. All related agencies in Bangkok and surrounding areas will meet on Monday to review flood prevention measures in at-risk areas in the Chaopraya Basin -- where the monsoon could prevail.

He said the premier has assigned Deputy Prime Minister Plodprasop Suraswadi to oversee the overall situation, while the governors will command the operations in their provinces. The premier will inspect the flood-affected areas herself.

Mr Chatchai said his department, on behalf of the interior minister, will cooperate with all agencies such as the army, the irrigation department, National Disaster Warning Center and the Hydro and Agro Informatics Institute to deliver flood information to local residents. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2013-09-21

[draftvader]

Prime Minister with hand on map......I'm off to buy my armbands!

[Yunla]

She wouldn't worry about floods in Thailand, because she is abroad most of the time. Just as long as the airport runways are dry so she can take off in her private jets, and fly away, thats the main thing.

[Songhua]

Never give a politician a map.

[Patje]

I think the PM is in denial modus !!!

[Thaddeus]

[johntren]

Wasn't a bit worried until I read this. However, now...

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[edwinchester]

I'll just phone my friend in Surin, who's house is flooded out, that YS says don't worry. Sure she and her husband will feel fine knowing that.

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[NongKhaiKid]

Let not your hearts be troubled as Queen Canute will order the waters back, providing she's actually in the country that is and there's not much chance of that.

[Chittychangchang]

She's got herself some sexy knee high Blue welly boots to go with that top

CCC

[Thait Spot]

Don't worry, be happy.

Splendid!

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[ballpoint]

"My dear, dear people. Please don't worry at all about the floods. Your concern is appreciated, but I will be perfectly safe and dry, and probably won't even be in the country anyway. Sure, many people will have their homes ruined, their livelihoods destroyed, their childrens education interrupted, but on the bright side, I look forward to getting another water stained silk outfit to wear. And I'll have another chapter to add to my book. Thank you three times my people. Sit tight and you'll get a shiny 500 baht note for your troubles. But not if you're a rubber grower. Now, where's Thailand on this map? Is anyone important going to be affected? God, all these poor people are such a pain, why can't we just get rid of them? What do you mean the microphone is still on?"

[MaxLee]

"Dear people of Thailand, don't worry, ask Ploddi, bye bye, I'm going to Hawaii...."

[clockman]

No worry Plod is back in charge, he can defy gravity!

[tiger2]

Remember...

Edited September 21, 2013 by tiger2

[enjoyinglife22]

Her plan was to keep the water in flood Isaan... this is just outside Surin... her plan didn't work!

[monkeycountry]

Whenever a Thai official says "don't worry" it is time to run.

Have they started the boat propellers yet?

In either case, I am sure PM Yingluck is not too worried - her feet will stay dry. Is that a map of her escape route to Montenegro?

Edited September 21, 2013 by monkeycountry

[Baerboxer]

Good to see the PM/DM in control, tasking suitably qualified and capable people, and ensuring all is well before embarking on another arduous trip to promote the investment and business opportunities in amazing democratic Thailand.

I feel so much better now knowing everything is under control and no need to worry.

[Carl64]

Oh no! Quick, run for the hills we are going under!!!!

[johnlandy]

Never give a politician a map.

Particularly not a female politician

[bigbamboo]

One thing I never quite get about PM visits here. As per usual Her Excellency shows up and ORDERS the experts in charge what to do when surely it is her should be seeking advice from them?

I know it looks good when the PM seems omniscient but you would want the chairman of THAI Airways to appear on the flight deck of a 747 and start telling the pilots how he wants them to fly the plane.

[Songhua]

One thing I never quite get about PM visits here. As per usual Her Excellency shows up and ORDERS the experts in charge what to do when surely it is her should be seeking advice from them?

I know it looks good when the PM seems omniscient but you would want the chairman of THAI Airways to appear on the flight deck of a 747 and start telling the pilots how he wants them to fly the plane.

It's the Thai way.

[TackyToo]

Posted Yesterday, 16:06

7 provinces lashed by major floods

Surin is currently experiencing the worst flooding in 40 years as rainstorms damaged agricultural land and roads, paralyzing traffic. Continuous streams of floodwater overflowed from the Phanom Dongrak mountain range, flooding many districts.
In Ayutthaya, 5,100 households have been hit by the deluge as the upstream dam released more water. 27 districts have been submerged and roads have been rendered impassable.

And now read from the script we prepared for you: "Please feel no worry 5.100 times!"

Is that dry humor, or is somebody running out of brain juice?

[jackr]

Didn't she say the same a couple of years ago when Bangkok was metres under water while passing overhead in a luxury chopper?

As an aside, she doesn't look so 'hot' side-on.

[Moruya]

will we witness the 4km per day tsunami of 2011?

Will next year be another bumper deal for cars?

Will Plodprasop's propellers be deployed again?

Will the FROC return and make it's headquarters in Don Muang?

Time will tell

[Bagwan]

Don't panic. Doh! As if the damn woman had any credibility.

[drdoom6996]

"My dear, dear people. Please don't worry at all about the floods. Your concern is appreciated, but I will be perfectly safe and dry, and probably won't even be in the country anyway. Sure, many people will have their homes ruined, their livelihoods destroyed, their childrens education interrupted, but on the bright side, I look forward to getting another water stained silk outfit to wear. And I'll have another chapter to add to my book. Thank you three times my people. Sit tight and you'll get a shiny 500 baht note for your troubles. But not if you're a rubber grower. Now, where's Thailand on this map? Is anyone important going to be affected? God, all these poor people are such a pain, why can't we just get rid of them? What do you mean the microphone is still on?"

Well said, severals areas already flooded and she says don't worry, no flooding. We should put it to music.

[moe666]

Didn't she say the same a couple of years ago when Bangkok was metres under water while passing overhead in a luxury chopper?

As an aside, she doesn't look so 'hot' side-on.

Damn it took a long time before someone pointed this out.

[moe666]

When ever she says not to worry I get out the worry beads

[tomross46]

The year to remember 2011. The year of the super sand bag. The year the Army rescued people, delivered food, and evacuated the sick, while politicians sat back and counted the money.