Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra says she is confident that Bangkok will be spared flooding this week, but says whether that remains true for the rest of the month depends on rainfall and the next high tide.
During an inspection of flood prevention efforts at Suvarnabhumi airport yesterday, Ms Yingluck said the city's drainage capacity was adequate.
She quoted city governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra as saying Bangkok could cope with floodwater from upper areas for the time being, but it was uncertain what would happen in the middle of the month when another storm might hit in combination with high tide.
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