Sa Kaeo hospitals flooded

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Sa Kaeo hospitals flooded
The Nation

SA KAEO: -- Two hospitals in Sa Kaeo have suspended service due to flooding in the province, Health Minister Pradit Sinthawanarong said yesterday.

He said Tambon Non Mak Moon and Tambon Klong Takian health-promotion hospitals had been forced to temporarily stop offering services because they were under water.

"Floodwater levels there are between 50 and 70 centimetres."

Pradit said he also ordered hospitals in Lop Buri and Ayutthaya to closely monitor the flood situation.

"[if the flood threat is imminent] medical supplies and medicines must be moved to safe areas. Power reserves must be available to ensure that floods won't disrupt the electrical system and treatment for patients," he said.

The armed forces are now delivering help to flood victims in various provinces. Since last Wednesday, flooding has already ravaged many provinces in the country including Nakhon Ratchasima, Surin, Si Sa Ket, Ubon Ratchathani, Kanchana-buri, Nakhon Nayok, Ayutthaya, Angthong, Sing Buri, Lop Buri, Nakhon Sawan, Phitsanulok, Phichit, Kamphaeng Phet, and Prachin Buri.

"We have deployed flat-bottomed boats to help victims move their properties to higher ground. We have also fixed bridges that were damaged by raging floodwaters," Defence Ministry spokesman Thanatip Sawangsang said.

He said PM Yingluck Shinawatra had instructed the Armed Forces Headquarters to support relevant agencies in flood-relief operations to minimise damage or casualties.

Deputy Prime Minister Plodprasop Suraswadi, in his capacity as chair of the Water and Flood Management Commission, was most concerned about Ayutthaya. He said people living along the Chao Phraya could be affected the most, as farmers were releasing water from paddy fields to prepare for harvesting.

Ayutthaya Governor Wittaya Phewpong said the river had already overflowed in eight districts.

As for the situation in Bangkok, Thanatip said the Navy had deployed 16 boats to use their propellers to push floodwater to less flood-prone areas of the capital such as Bang Khen and Thawi Watthana canals.

"We want to assure Bangkok residents that they won't face a repeat of the 2011 flood crisis," he said.


-- The Nation 2013-09-23

[Thai at Heart]

Glad to see the contingency plans have kicked in so well after last time.

Look at this article. Any mention of a plan, or will just do it on the hoof like last time?

And the propellers again.

[NongKhaiKid]

A couple of days ago YL told the public not to worry as there wasn't a problem with flooding and that there wouldn't be.

Now the ever efficient and decisive PM / Defence Minister has ordered the military out to help deal with this non-existent problem.

Time for another inter-galactic trip to which ever planet it is she lives on.

[noitom]

The newspaper can cut and paste these articles merely changing the dates. If you review articles written during the last great flood, it's easy to see that the work has already been done.

[Thai at Heart]

The newspaper can cut and paste these articles merely changing the dates. If you review articles written during the last great flood, it's easy to see that the work has already been done.

Certainly following the exact same pattern.

We need to do this, and that, and this, and that....

Oh and don't worry, it won't flood. Promise.

Why hasn't all this stuff been done and planned already. It's not like a flood in ayyutaya is a shock is it?

[Thai at Heart]

If the flooding is 50% as bad as last time, all it will mean is that some of the places in Bangkok/Don muang that went under last time didn't, amata stayed dry but became an island and that Ayutthaya put up with water waste deep for a month.

Is that progress?

[meatboy]

Glad to see the contingency plans have kicked in so well after last time.

Look at this article. Any mention of a plan, or will just do it on the hoof like last time?

And the propellers again.

yes your spot on t.a h. but watching the news on ch.3 this morning what chance of anything getting done when the people are enjoying themselves in boats,on bikes laughing as they wade in water up to their chests.didnt hear one complaint.

[Thai at Heart]

Glad to see the contingency plans have kicked in so well after last time.

Look at this article. Any mention of a plan, or will just do it on the hoof like last time?

And the propellers again.

yes your spot on t.a h. but watching the news on ch.3 this morning what chance of anything getting done when the people are enjoying themselves in boats,on bikes laughing as they wade in water up to their chests.didnt hear one complaint.

Well, they are quoting the ministry of health saying they need generators and to remember to put the medicine up a floor.

For gods sake, how long must his to do list be? 1000 phone calls? That's why you have disaster plans so that everything you did last time is already in the plan.

But TIT, but it won't be me, my family, my house, or my factory getting wet. Must be very reassuring going to work in amata right now.

Never fear ptp is on the case....

[monkey4u]

Would a proper drainage system and flood proofing not be of high importance for all hospitals rather than the pm travelling so much

[monkey4u]

Thailand now has a new national tune " I spent 6 months in a leaky boat "

It will be played every time a flood is imminent

[bigbamboo]

Thailand now has a new national tune " I spent 6 months in a leaky boat "

It will be played every time a flood is imminent

The national motto could be "Paddle your own canoe".

[SOTIRIOS]

.............where did the 300+ Billion baht.......... go...........why isn't anyone asking..........

[TTSIssues]

.............where did the 300+ Billion baht.......... go...........why isn't anyone asking..........

I wonder if it went to the nearest Benz dealer ?

[meatboy]

.............where did the 300+ Billion baht.......... go...........why isn't anyone asking..........

I wonder if it went to the nearest Benz dealer ?

my sil was flooded out in 2011[bkk] and was promised a lump sum.after numerous trips to the relevent offices,yes its on the way she was told.well it must of got stuck behind a dam wall she's still waiting.

[lee b]

How do ambulances get to the emergency section at the hospital if flooding is as deep as that?

[dezy1801]

A couple of days ago YL told the public not to worry as there wasn't a problem with flooding and that there wouldn't be.

Now the ever efficient and decisive PM / Defence Minister has ordered the military out to help deal with this non-existent problem.

Time for another inter-galactic trip to which ever planet it is she lives on.

She was probably refering to the area she lives in, like most in the goverment they are only looking out for their best interests.