Industrial estate in Ayutthaya threatened by floods

[webfact]

Industrial estate in Ayutthaya threatened by floods
By English News



BANGKOK, Sept 24 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra admitted concern today about the flooding situation at a major industrial estate in the old capital of Ayutthaya.

Many areas and historical sites in Ayutthaya, 80 km north of Bangkok, are now surrounded by floodwaters. Several industrial estates including the flood-prone Saha Rattana Nakhon estate, are located in the province.

Ms Yingluck said the construction of anti-flood walls around the Saha Rattana Nakhon estate were finished a little too late while the situation at other industrial estates was controllable.

This year’s floodwater volume is less than last year but downpours especially in areas below reservoirs or dams, and high tide, could impede the flow of water to the sea and flood some provinces, she said.

She was optimistic that an integrated water management meeting and an urgent meeting with governors of flood-prone provinces including Bangkok, chaired by Interior Minister Charupong Ruangsuwan, would lead to better coordination and management of the flood situation this year.

Another critical zone is Kabin Buri district in the eastern province of Prachin Buri where the government must closely control the opening and closing of a sluice gate to prevent wider inundation, she said.

“Flood water has been released into the Chao Phraya River in large volume but the river could take more. This year’s flooding should not be as bad as in 2011,” she said to reassure the public. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2013-09-24

[arthurwait]

Again.

[beenhere2long]

only a couple of hours ago the Thai people was told that all was under control.....IF ONLY

[webfact]

Ayutthaya flooding not as severe as 2011: Governor
By English News



AYUTTHAYA, Sept 24 - The governor of this former Siamese capital today said this year's flooding will not be as severe as in 2011 and that the flood prevention plan has been implemented to protect industrial estates which were hardest hit last time.

Ayutthaya governor Witthaya Pewpong said water has been released downstream to pave the way for more upstream water which will flow into the central region later this month.

Mr Witthaya said he believes Ayutthaya will not face flooding as severe as two years ago.

Regarding the five industrial estates -- Saha Rattananakorn, Rojana, Banwa HighTech, Bang Pa-in and Factory Land, the governor said they are located inside the flood prevention dykes which have been enforced to up to a four-metre height after the 2011 flooding.

Mr Witthaya said each industrial estate also has its own 4-5 metre high dykes.

The governor however noted that only Saha Rattananakorn industrial estate that has not finished construction of its flood prevention dykes but the province has a back-up plan to handle its case.

Meanwhile, one death was reported this morning in Bang Ban district.

Kim Samart, 87, suffered emphysema and his condition worsened last night but his family was unable to take him to the hospital in time due to high-level of floodwater.

His funeral was also forced to be held in a temple, four kilometres from his house as the district temple is flooded. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2013-09-24

[robblok]

Ah it goes from nothing to worry about as not as bad as in 2011. This puppet government should stop stealing money and wasting time getting dear leader back and tackle real problems like the flooding. They should have done the environmental studies and give openness about spending on the projects then they would have been done. Thing is they can't do things openly because then they can't steal as much. Red thugs not government would be a better name.

They hide everything never give any openness about anything (just look at the rice scam) so much trouble could be avoided if they really did their job. Too bad that the dumb masses that vote for them will never learn and of course are easily pleased with some breadcrumbs.

[soi41]

The dear governor forgot to mention Rojana Industrial Park, where Honda is located, which according to the other newspaper, is of high risk of flooding!

Time for a second car rebate scheme?

"But Khun Yingluck, I can't afford to pay for the first car"

"Mai pen rai Somchai, just sign on the dotted line"

They had 2 years to do something about it, and what happened: Nothing!!

This time I am not sure, that the Japanese investors will be so patient.

[bendywire]

Ah it goes from nothing to worry about as not as bad as in 2011. This puppet government should stop stealing money and wasting time getting dear leader back and tackle real problems like the flooding. They should have done the environmental studies and give openness about spending on the projects then they would have been done. Thing is they can't do things openly because then they can't steal as much. Red thugs not government would be a better name.

They hide everything never give any openness about anything (just look at the rice scam) so much trouble could be avoided if they really did their job. Too bad that the dumb masses that vote for them will never learn and of course are easily pleased with some breadcrumbs.

They can't control the weather can they? So it will flood this year and probably every other year in the future until a new dam is built.

[zydeco]

After the 2011 flood, I told my landlady to move the water pump up higher. Nope. Here it comes again. Will just move it myself this time. Just in case they decide to flood Phutthamonthon again. I remember how hard it was to find and buy new water pumps after the last time.

[siampolee]

“Flood water has been released into the Chao Phraya River in large volume but the river could take more. This year’s flooding should not be as bad as in 2011,” she said to reassure the public.

Would it be wise to ask Yingluck or even better ''the puppet master'' just where the funds have gone that were allocated to the flood prevention scam scheme, what ratio was ''commission payments" and what was the ratio actually used in the construction of this mysterious flood defense system?

Oh, and have the pumps ordered from Korea by the puppet master some two years back arrived and been put into commission yet?

[robblok]

Ah it goes from nothing to worry about as not as bad as in 2011. This puppet government should stop stealing money and wasting time getting dear leader back and tackle real problems like the flooding. They should have done the environmental studies and give openness about spending on the projects then they would have been done. Thing is they can't do things openly because then they can't steal as much. Red thugs not government would be a better name.

They hide everything never give any openness about anything (just look at the rice scam) so much trouble could be avoided if they really did their job. Too bad that the dumb masses that vote for them will never learn and of course are easily pleased with some breadcrumbs.

They can't control the weather can they? So it will flood this year and probably every other year in the future until a new dam is built.

They had 2 years to make improvements and build dams, here in Bangyai they were building a sluice but money ran out (too much stolen hail the red thugs). So now we got a partly build sluice... that is incompetence and theft and falls on the shoulders of the government.

Now there were many projects that were stalled that could have helped all over the country but they could not go on because the government did not do impact studies or and give the required openness about spending.... again that falls on the shoulders of the government.

So no.. they can't control weather but they could have done their job and prepared better. They did not... because its a puppet government that only wants dear leader to come home and does not like openness about anything as it reduces their chances to cheat.

So I am not holding them responsible for the weather but only for their thievery and incompetence.

[waza]

TOKYO, Japan – Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, on a visit to Japan, promised on Wednesday (March 7th) that floods would never affect business in Thailand again.

How embarrassing for Yingluck but how devastating for those who are and will be effected in the future.

[h90]

TOKYO, Japan – Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, on a visit to Japan, promised on Wednesday (March 7th) that floods would never affect business in Thailand again.

How embarrassing for Yingluck but how devastating for those who are and will be effected in the future.

I doubt she remember what she told in March

[casindonet]

I remember the government promised the investors that there will be no more floods in this area

[Bluespunk]

only a couple of hours ago the Thai people was told that all was under control.....IF ONLY

It is under control, just not human control. Nature's doing what it does and human incompetence/inaction when the opportunity to prepare for the worst presented itself does the rest.

[nong38]

How unusual!

[DeeMaiDee]

I see no mention of the Deputy Prime Half Wit Plodprasop Surawasdi the alleged leader and co-conspirator in the 350 Billion Baht Flood Mitigation Scheme.

Is the fool being set up as a scapegoat????

[moe666]

I can flush the commode twice in Chiang Mai and it will flood a few days later in Ayutthaya, three rivers converge there it floods there every year why would anyone build an industrial estate there to start with.

[DocN]

Nothing, that can't be helped with nice ceremony for the evil spirits of the rainclouds or such....

[Neilly]

BANGKOK, Sept 24 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra admitted concern today about the flooding situation at a major industrial estate in the old capital of Ayutthaya.

[philw]

How unusual!

Yes, in the rainy season, in the tropics, affected by tropical depressions and typhoons with periods of consistent heavy rain.

Been going on for 40,000 years.

Why do you people blame the PM for the weather but hold non of her predecessors accountable ???

What about the mid 90"s when there was severe flooding in BKK for months ???

[tominbkk]

TOKYO, Japan – Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, on a visit to Japan, promised on Wednesday (March 7th) that floods would never affect business in Thailand again.

How embarrassing for Yingluck but how devastating for those who are and will be effected in the future.

Was that in the same speech where she proclaimed democracy was alive and thriving in Thailand?

[tominbkk]

Hi, don't worry, there won't be any floods. They won't be too bad. They won't be as bad as 2011. They will only affect Northern Bangkok. Quick, everybody run to higher ground! Help! Help! Gurgle gurgle.

My name is Khung Ying Yingluck.

Tank You Velly Mut!

[waza]

TOKYO, Japan – Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, on a visit to Japan, promised on Wednesday (March 7th) that floods would never affect business in Thailand again.

How embarrassing for Yingluck but how devastating for those who are and will be effected in the future.

Was that in the same speech where she proclaimed democracy was alive and thriving in Thailand?

No that was in Mongolia, thank you three times.

Edited September 24, 2013 by waza

[DocN]

How unusual!

Yes, in the rainy season, in the tropics, affected by tropical depressions and typhoons with periods of consistent heavy rain.

Been going on for 40,000 years.

Why do you people blame the PM for the weather but hold non of her predecessors accountable ???

What about the mid 90"s when there was severe flooding in BKK for months ???

Many people held her predecessors responsible in 2011 and with a little bit of sanity, they will even do that now.

But to be fair: YS had 2 years now...and did nothing, nada, zero and zilch to prevent another disaster.

It is not the weather.

It is how you read it, if you learn from it and what you do about the effects.

And on that she and her government failed big time.

...not that anyone expected any different...

Edited September 24, 2013 by DocN

[kurnell]

Start handing out the bananas

[givenall]

Why is she there. Few days ago she said we should not be worried about the flood

[annabel]

TOKYO, Japan – Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, on a visit to Japan, promised on Wednesday (March 7th) that floods would never affect business in Thailand again.

How embarrassing for Yingluck but how devastating for those who are and will be effected in the future.

I doubt she remember what she told in March

Of course not cause she can't even remember what she said 2 days ago ...!

[stoffel45]

Really don't want to put a dampener on this topic but when the foreign firms in Ayuddhya were abandoned by the authorities who rushed only to assist the Chinese owned companies and left the others to - literally - sink - they learned a valuable lesson.

When Thai Government officials talk about flood control - they mean to the needy with the biggest red envelope.

Drain offs, side canals, pumps, barriers needed to protect people against the normal "didn't someone tell <deleted> Shinawatra's sister it happens every year?) flooding - are not built, are not available.

As the waters rise - so does the size of the red envelope.

Most of the foreign firms went out and purchased their own equipment having noted the quality of those in authority.

Flood lands / water meadows. These can absorb and divert truly heroic amounts of water. But the landowners - won't permit it - can anyone guess why?

[Yunla]

Two days ago she said "dont worry about the floods," and now she says she's "concerned about the floods."

Next week she'll be on TV wearing a souwester and a lifebelt, crying into her latte while mournful panpipe music plays in the background.

[hammered]

These places never used to flood when Bangkok was allowed to have an annual flood too. Blocking the natural path of water aint the brightest of ideas.