Bangkok Hit With Floods

[george]

Bangkok hit with floods

BANGKOK: -- Various spots of the eastern Bangkok had been submerged prompting Royal Irrigation Department chief to urged officials to keep drain into the Bang Pakong River and the Gulf of Thailand.

Samart Chokkanapitak said Thursday that although some areas would suffer blockage floods, the newly opened Suvarnabhumi Airport would not be affected. Following the airport's opening, the department would soon excavate 17 canals in the eastern Bangkok to increase its water-draining ability.

Samart also insisted the high sea tides and the northern floodwater passing through Chao Phraya River at 2,423 cubic metres per second would not submerge Bangkok. "The only factor that can cause flooding is heavy rainfall," he said.

Bangkok's Srinakharin, Pattanakarn and Ramkhamhaeng roads were kneedeep in water after Wednesday night's heavy downpours.

Bangkok Governor Apirak Kosayodhin, who yesterday morning inspected the routes said officials worked had hard to drain floodwaters out of the areas and the situation should be back to normal by late afternoon Friday.

-- The Nation 2006-09-28

[Jai Dee]

BMA and Royal Thai Air Force gave out royal survival kits to flood victims

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Royal Thai Air Force jointly donated the royal survival kits to the flood-affected people in Lad Krabang. Flood-hit people can request for assistance at the Flood Rescue Operation Center 24 hours a day.

Mr. Apirak Kosayodhin, the Bangkok Governor, and Air Vice Marshal Thongchai Chalemket, the Royal Thai Air Force officer, together distributed the royal survival kits of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn and Her Royal Highness Priness Srirasami to the representatives of 40 flood-hit households in Lad Krabang. The flood from heavy precipitation since last week has inundated the communities in Lad Krabang. Both Mr. Apirak and Air Vice Marshal Thongchai inspected the flood situation along Kum Klao Road, and examined the measures to prevent floodwater from inundating the farmlands and households.

The Bangkok Governor said the Flood Rescue Operation Center are ready to assist the flood victims 24 hours a day, and the officials will provide medicines and built bridges for residents to travel more conveniently during the present flood situation. He also stated that Gen. Boonsang Niumpradit, the Supreme Commander, has supported the officials in dealing with the influences on Typhoon Xangsane over the next couple of days.

Air Vice Marshal Thongchai said the Royal Thai Air Force army units have been dispatched to look over the flood-stricken areas in Lad Krabang, Minburi and Pathumthani. Four army trucks will also help provide free transport services to the people in flooded areas during 5 AM to 7 PM.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 02 October 2006

[andyashley]

I hate floods

[john b good]

I hate floods

Well, we are all very pleased to hear that

[bkkandrew]

I hate floods

As opposed to??? Loving them, sailing down the street singing "Just One Cornetto"??

Loon.

[Sarpedon]

I hate floods

As opposed to??? Loving them, sailing down the street singing "Just One Cornetto"??

Loon.

[andyashley]

no i just wanted to mention! ! floods floods floods; pissing the **** outta me!

[Jai Dee]

PM to talk with Bangkok Governor about solving flood problems

Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont will have a discussion with Bangkok Governor Apirak Kosayodhin this afternoon, to seek measures to solve the flood problems in the capital.

Gen. Surayud and Mr. Apirak will discuss the flood issues at the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration City Hall at 2 PM today.

They will acknowledge the summary report about the flood-hit areas in Bangkok so they can prepare for ways to tackle the possible natural hazards in the future.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 03 October 2006

[t.s]

PM to talk with Bangkok Governor about solving flood problems

Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont will have a discussion with Bangkok Governor Apirak Kosayodhin this afternoon, to seek measures to solve the flood problems in the capital.

Gen. Surayud and Mr. Apirak will discuss the flood issues at the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration City Hall at 2 PM today.

They will acknowledge the summary report about the flood-hit areas in Bangkok so they can prepare for ways to tackle the possible natural hazards in the future.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 03 October 2006

strange, i haven't seen so much as a puddle

[Old Man River]

PM to talk with Bangkok Governor about solving flood problems

Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont will have a discussion with Bangkok Governor Apirak Kosayodhin this afternoon, to seek measures to solve the flood problems in the capital.

Gen. Surayud and Mr. Apirak will discuss the flood issues at the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration City Hall at 2 PM today.

They will acknowledge the summary report about the flood-hit areas in Bangkok so they can prepare for ways to tackle the possible natural hazards in the future.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 03 October 2006

strange, i haven't seen so much as a puddle

Consider yourself lucky. Drive down Srinakarin towards Pattanakarn. Make a left on Pattanakarn and turn left at the first soi on the left. You won't have to go far before it is time to un-hitch your boat.

[Jai Dee]

BKK Governor is confident that water in Chao Phraya will not raid into nearby areas

Mr. Apirak Kosayodhin (อภิรักษ์ โกษะโยธิน), the Bangkok Governor, is confident that the water in Chao Phraya River will not surge into nearby areas although the Royal Irrigation Department has already released 3,112 cubic meters of water, and it is expected to reach Bangkok within two days.

Mr. Apirak insisted that Bangkok will not be hit by flood even though the department considers that the amount of water is exceeding the capital’s capability in holding floodwater. He informed that the water level in the Chao Phraya is still low, and the sea level is not high. However, the sea level will rise again on October 9th to 11th.

According to the recent inspection, Mr. Apirak said that the current water level in the river is at 1.65 meter, but it will rise to three meters after the water released by the Royal Irrigation Department reaches Bangkok. He said that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is prepared for the possible flood situation. He said sandbags have been added and permanent three-meter barriers have been constructed along the riverbanks.

The Bangkok Governor will determine the flood preventive measures this afternoon, and he will then report the situation to Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont at the BMA City Hall.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 03 October 2006