Nonthaburi Flooded, State Of Emergency

[george]

Major floods in N Bangkok

BANGKOK: -- The governor of Nonthaburi province declared an official state of emergency this morning when heavy flooding hit thousands of homes and a major tourist attraction.

Governor Pranai Suwannarat said he would immediately start distributing 50 million baht worth of emergency aid on the provincial level, with another five million available from the emergency funds of each district.

The Chao Phraya burst its banks yesterday, as embankments were unable to hold floods from the North, combined with heavy rain in the Bangkok area.

The governor's office said "several thousand" homes were flooded along the river.

Also under water was Koh Kred, a major tourist attraction. The island has an ancient-style Mon village called Kwarn Ar-marn, which produces pottery.

More here:

http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/b...s.php?id=113235

--Bangkok Post 2006-09-29

[Laulen]

Major floods in N Bangkok

BANGKOK: -- The governor of Nonthaburi province declared an official state of emergency this morning when heavy flooding hit thousands of homes and a major tourist attraction.

Governor Pranai Suwannarat said he would immediately start distributing 50 million baht worth of emergency aid on the provincial level, with another five million available from the emergency funds of each district.

The Chao Phraya burst its banks yesterday, as embankments were unable to hold floods from the North, combined with heavy rain in the Bangkok area.

The governor's office said "several thousand" homes were flooded along the river.

Also under water was Koh Kred, a major tourist attraction. The island has an ancient-style Mon village called Kwarn Ar-marn, which produces pottery.

More here:

http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/b...s.php?id=113235

--Bangkok Post 2006-09-29

How sad! Such a pretty island, with no cars and only the occasional motorbike. I have quite a few of their lovely terracotta pots; memories of happy times on the island.

I do hope that people can support their recovery with the purchase of their distinctive pottery.

Laulen