Navy ready to provide assistance to southerners

[Lite Beer]

Navy ready to provide assistance to southerners
By Digital Content

BANGKOK, Nov 8 -- Royal Thai Navy (RTN) commander-in-chief Adm Kraisorn Chansuvanich has ordered two navy ships and two planes to standby and be ready to provide assistance to southerners as heavy rain moves toward the South of Thailand.

Adm Kraisorn said the RTN has set up a unit comprising the HTMS Sukhothai and the HTMS Surin plus two planes and 28 personnels from RTN Seal team on standby and ready to provide help to people in the South round-the-clock on high expectations that torrential rain is expected to hit the region from Saturday to the following Monday.

People who need help from the RTN could dial its emergency hotline 1696, he said.

Adm Kraisorn’s remarks were made as deputy director-general of Meteorological Department Wanchai Sakudomchai told journalists that a low pressure system in the lower part of the South China Sea was about 200 kilometres east of the southern province of Songkhla.

Mr Wanchai said heavy rain is expected from Saturday afternoon to the evening in several southern provinces including Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung and Songkhla.

After that, strong winds would move toward the Andaman Sea with waves between two and four metres high.

People living from Chumphon province downward on both the Gulf of Thailand and on the Andaman Sea should be on alert for rapid flooding while fishing trawlers should stay ashore during the next few days, said Mr Wanchai.

Meanwhile, heavy rain in the deep South which began Friday is expected to ease, he added.

In Ranong province, governor Suriyan Kanchanasilp issued an urgent announcement asking people living in five districts in Ranong to stay on alert for heavy rain and strong waves over the next three days, starting from Saturday.

The announcement said expected flash flood, forest runoff and strong winds could bring loss of lives and damage to property.

Officials in Ranong have been ordered to be well prepared to provide assistance to the people. (MCOT online news)

-- TNA 2014-11-08

[Lite Beer]

Oil Rig Evacuated, Tourists Warned Of Storms in Southern Seas

By Khaosod Eng.

BANGKOK – The Meteorological Department has warned that severe weather storms are expected to hit Thailand’s southern coast in the next two days.

Thirteen provinces whose coasts run along the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea will be subject to heavy rain and thunder storms from 8-10 November, the statement said.

The 13 provinces are Narathiwat, Yala, Pattani, Songkhla, Trang, Satul, Pattalung, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Surat Thani, Krabi, Phang Nga, Ranong, and Chumporn.

Meanwhile, waves in the Gulf of Thailand are expected to be as high as 4 metres, with the wind reaching approximately 40 kilometre per hour. The Meteorological Department warned all "small-sized boats," including fishing vessels and boats carrying tourists to outlying islands, should refrain from leaving the docks.

"All ships crews in the Gulf of Thailand should exercise caution in their navigation," the statement reads.

Read More: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/detail.php?newsid=1415432578

-- Khaosod English 2014-11-08

[Lite Beer]

Weather warning from the Thai Meteorological Department

BANGKOK: -- The active low pressure is moving to the lower South of Thailand. During 8-10 November, more rain with gust is expected over Chumphon past south, and some possible torrential rain occurs. The wind waves will become stronger by 2-4 meters high.

People of both the Gulf shore (Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phattalung and Songkhla) and the Andaman Sea (Ranong, Pangnga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun) should beware of the severe weather and inshore surge. All ships in the Gulf should proceed with caution, and small boats keep ashore.

During 8-12 November, another high pressure from China will extend to upper Thailand leading to thunderstorm over the North and Northeast. Morning cool will follow, together with a drop by 2-3 °C. The northeast monsoon will gain strength across the Gulf and the South of the country.

The advisory will be effect on 8 November 2014

Issued at 4.30 p.m.

(Signed) Wanchai Sakudomchai
(Mr. Wanchai Sakudomchai)
Deputy Director-General
Acting Director-General, Thai Meteorological Department

-- Samui Times 2014-11-08

[Always18]

On the left of the photo it looks suspiciously like the ship's monkey has been left in charge!

[Lite Beer]

16 provinces on alert for rough weather on 8-10 Nov

BANGKOK, 8 November 2014 (NNT) – The Minister of Interior has ordered provincial governors in 16 provinces of depression covered areas to be on high alert for flash floods and landslides during 8-10 November.

the Minister of Interior Gen. Anupong Paochinda, The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation and the Meteorological Department stated that the forecasted strong depression will cover the Gulf of Thailand and the lower southern region on 8 November and will cross to the Andaman sea on 9 November 2014.

This will affect the entire southern region as well as the lower central region, putting 16 provinces under high risk of heavy rains, strong winds, and high tides.

The Minister of Interior has ordered the governors of the 16 provinces to monitor the situation closely and be prepared for floods or landslides. The provinces should proceed according to safety procedures to quickly rescue any victims in the case of an emergency.

Citizens in the 16 provinces are advised to pay close attention to the weather forecast and any alerts that may arise. They were also recommended as comply with instructions or any warnings. Sailors and fishermen recommended to exercise more caution when sailing during this time.

The public can call the 1784 hotline for 24 hours for assistance or rescue if they are affected by the floods, storms, landslides, or high tides.

-- NNT 2014-11-08

[poohy]

I reckon sailing on those dodgy boats would be risky even in good weather!

[Lite Beer]

Heavy to heaviest rains warning to people in 16 southern provinces

BANGKOK: -- The Thai Meteorological Department warned people in 16 southern provinces from Chumphon down to Narathiwat to brace for heavy to heaviest rains from Saturday as the low pressure system is now moving to blanket the lower southern region.

It says heavy to heaviest rains are expected from today till Monday in areas from Chumphon to Songkhka in the Easter coast, and to Krabi and Saturn in the western coast.

High waves of 2-4 metres are expected during the period in the Gulf of Thailand.

Residents living near the eastern coastline from Chumphon to Surat Thani, Nakhon So Thammarat, Phatthalung and Songkhla, and those living along the western coastline from Ranong to Phang-nga, Phuket, Krabi, Grant and Saturn are advised to brackets for heavy rains and floods.

Small fishing boats are advised to remain on shore, while large boats are told to be careful in sailing out to high sea.

The department also said during the period high pressure system from Mainland China will e approaching to cover the upper part of the country. This will result in thunder rainstorms in the North and Northeast.

After the runs, temperatures in both regions will decline 2-3 degree Celcius, and the northeasterly wind which covers the Gulf of Thailand and the South will be strengthened.

Meanwhile heavy rains lashed Phatthalung, Yala and Pattani inundating several low-lying areas.

Authorities issued warning of flashhfloods and landslides to people living close to hills.

At the same time Minister of Interior Gen Anupong Paochinda today ordered provincial governors in 16 provinces to be on high alert for flash floods and landslides during 8-10 November.

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation and the Thai Meteorological Department stated that the forecasted strong depression will cover the Gulf of Thailand and the lower southern region on 8 November and will cross to the Andaman sea on 9 November 2014.

This will affect the entire southern region as well as the lower central region, putting 16 provinces under high risk of heavy rains, strong winds, and high tides.

The Minister of Interior has ordered the governors of the 16 provinces to monitor the situation closely and be prepared for floods or landslides. The provinces should proceed according to safety procedures to quickly rescue any victims in the case of an emergency.

Residents in 16 provinces are advised to pay close attention to the weather forecast and any alerts that may arise. They were also recommended as comply with instructions or any warnings.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/heavy-heaviest-rains-warning-people-16-southern-provinces/

-- Thai PBS 2014-11-08

[Lupatria]

Thats a chance for the TAT: Welcome to Patong Underwater Park

[Commerce]

What are 2 planes and 22 personnel going to do, if mudslides and flooding occurs affecting thousands. Don't go overboard General Paochinda; not in the limelight yet? Why is the army not mobilised, but the Navy for goodness sake? Wrong people doing the wrong job again, same as Generals of nothing but ordering people about running the educational systems and health systems, et cetera et cetera once said; something is completely amiss here.

[shaurene]

They say small boats taking tourists should refrain from going out, what the Hell, they should put a ban on this not suggest it for Gods sake have they no brains.

[Fat Haggis]

What are 2 planes and 22 personnel going to do, if mudslides and flooding occurs affecting thousands. Don't go overboard General Paochinda; not in the limelight yet? Why is the army not mobilised, but the Navy for goodness sake? Wrong people doing the wrong job again, same as Generals of nothing but ordering people about running the educational systems and health systems, et cetera et cetera once said; something is completely amiss here.

Take selfies?

[SeaVisionBurma]

An off-topic troll post has been removed, along with a reply quoting it.. Stay on topic or head elsewhere thanks.

[Archie Pelago]

I reckon sailing on those dodgy boats would be risky even in good weather!

Could that also be because those boats in the photo have no sails???

[Robby nz]

What are 2 planes and 22 personnel going to do, if mudslides and flooding occurs affecting thousands. Don't go overboard General Paochinda; not in the limelight yet? Why is the army not mobilised, but the Navy for goodness sake? Wrong people doing the wrong job again, same as Generals of nothing but ordering people about running the educational systems and health systems, et cetera et cetera once said; something is completely amiss here.

Oh dear, yea of little understanding.

let me explain; The storm is in the Gulf of Thailand which consists of water, the navy has ships which work best in water.

Should any boats get into trouble the navy ships will be able to go to their aid, they also have planes that can fly in stormy weather and which have crews trained in marine search and rescue, should a distress call be received a plane can find a boat in trouble and if need be drop things like life rafts and radio beacons so a navy ship can home in on the boat in trouble.

That is why the navy is involved.

It goes without saying that the army, navy, or air force, whichever is the closest military base to trouble will always be there to help, as they always have been. If you had ever been in a flood or other disaster situation you would know this.

Edited November 8, 2014 by Robby nz

[sitti]

They say small boats taking tourists should refrain from going out, what the Hell, they should put a ban on this not suggest it for Gods sake have they no brains.

When danger is very obvious, tourists willingly getting on small boats ARE the brainless.

[bino]

Residents living near the eastern coastline from Chumphon to Surat Thani, Nakhon So Thammarat, Phatthalung and Songkhla, and those living along the western coastline from Ranong to Phang-nga, Phuket, Krabi, Grant and Saturn are advised to brackets for heavy rains and floods.

Grant and Saturn?? Huh??

[SeaVisionBurma]

Residents living near the eastern coastline from Chumphon to Surat Thani, Nakhon So Thammarat, Phatthalung and Songkhla, and those living along the western coastline from Ranong to Phang-nga, Phuket, Krabi, Grant and Saturn are advised to brackets for heavy rains and floods.

Grant and Saturn?? Huh??

Possibly meant to be Trang & Satun...

[geoffP]

"Residents living near the eastern coastline from Chumphon to Surat Thani, Nakhon So Thammarat, Phatthalung and Songkhla, and those living along the western coastline from Ranong to Phang-nga, Phuket, Krabi, Grant and Saturn are advised to brackets ...."

Please teach me, I really want to learn how to brackets.

[DrTuner]

I'll be damned. Proactive action from Thais. Maybe there is hope after all.

[Lite Beer]

Navy ready for emergency in South
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- Transport, personnel deployed to help residents affected by heavy rains, winds

Amid warnings of heavy rainfall, strong winds and high tides until Monday in lower Southern Thailand, the Royal Thai Navy has dispatched HTMS Sukhothai and HTMS Surin ships along with two aircraft and 28 navy SEAL officers to be on hand for any emergency.

The Navy's hotline 1696 was also open around the clock for people to call for help, Navy commander-in-chief Adm Kraisorn Chansuvanich said yesterday.

As the region, especially from Chumphon downwards, would be affected by a strong depression, local residents were told to be on alert for floods and landslides. Small boats were to stay ashore, large vessels were to exercise caution when sailing during this time as waves up to four metres high were expected.

Army spokesman Colonel Winthai Suvaree said that Deputy Defence Minister General Udomdech Sitabutr, as the Army chief, had instructed all units - especially Army Region 4 - to prepare manpower and mitigation tools for an emergency.

Meanwhile, the Interior Ministry ordered the 16 southern provincial governors to monitor the situation closely and prepare supplies accordingly, while Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department chief Chatchai Phromlert urged officials to prepare manpower and tools, including trucks and boats, in case of emergency and evacuation.

"The Southern rainy season will go on until January and some provinces might suffer 3-4 flood rounds - like Surat Thani that had already been flooded three times this year - so we have to be cautious and monitor the situation closely. We cannot stop the force of nature but we can assist the affected residents to mitigate their suffering," he added.

In Narathiwat province, Their Majesties the King and Queen have instructed Thaksin Ratchaniwet Palace director Lt-Colonel Wichai Chaimongkol to prepare 3,000 relief bags for distribution to flood-affected people.

In Nakhon Si Thammarat, the massive seawater inflows had caused flooding in the business area of Pak Phanang district, prompting merchants to pile up sandbags amid heavy rains yesterday, in order to protect their shops. Many Pak Phanang beachside restaurants were also closed due to the stormy weather. In Lan Saka district, local residents in Tambon Khao Kaew expressed concerns of landslides as the rains continued.

Southern (East Coast) Weather Centre director Phayao Muang-ngam yesterday reported that Pattani's Muang district had recorded the highest rainfall, of 214 millimetres, followed by Nong Chik district at 140 millimetres. As for Songkhla's Hat Yai district, the amount of rainfall was not worrisome at only 40 millimetres, but she suggested that officials monitor the situation for one more night.

Hat Yai Municipality Mayor Rungroj Kuapanich said the area had seen many floods so they were on alert and already started flood-tackling measures. The residents had been informed hence there was no panic.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Navy-ready-for-emergency-in-South-30247326.html

-- The Nation 2014-11-09

[BlackJack]

global something

[Robby nz]

"Residents living near the eastern coastline from Chumphon to Surat Thani, Nakhon So Thammarat, Phatthalung and Songkhla, and those living along the western coastline from Ranong to Phang-nga, Phuket, Krabi, Grant and Saturn are advised to brackets ...."

Please teach me, I really want to learn how to brackets.

You will have to learn how to think first.

When You have mastered that you could learn Thai then you will understand that some things can be difficult to translate from Thai to English and sometime things get mixed up in the translation.

This can be particularly true for those whose native language is not English and those of us who have been here a while and on this site for some time learn to make allowances for small mistakes and use our own brains and experience to work out what they mean.

This is true for not only Thai reporters in the papers but also for posters on here for whom English may be a second or even third language.

[Robby nz]

For those who still don't believe the navy can help people :

Navy ship evacuates injured Dutch tourist from Koh Tao

A Navy ship evacuated an injured Dutch tourist from Koh Tao to the better-equipped Koh Samui Hospital at 1 am.

The tourist, Rober Terhorse, 46, fell from the second floor of a guesthouse Saturday evening.

Because of heavy rains and rough sea, local people could not ferry the tourist with a small boat and needed to call for help from the Songkhla Navy base.

Source: http://www.nationmul...o-30247336.html

[nycjoe]

I am in khao lak, the diving store has a trip to the Simian Islands 2 dives (perhaps 3)!!!

[BSJ]

On the left of the photo it looks suspiciously like the ship's monkey has been left in charge!

That's First Officer Ling. Show some respect when referring to an officer. And stop monkeying around!