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Capital's north set to be hit by northern runoff

Published: 18/10/2011 at 11:44 AM
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Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra has warned that the capital could be hit by floods tomorrow, as a large volume of northern runoff has been flowing into Khlong Rangsit, putting the north of the city at risk.

This warning came a day after the government's flood relief operation command announced Bangkok should be safe from the deluge, with the much-feared mass of water runoff from the North having moved past the capital.

After hearing of the updated situation, MR Sukhumbhand staged an urgent press conference at 9:30pm last night to report that the torrent is expected to arrive in Don Muang and Sai Mai districts within 48 hours of his announcement.

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spiceman
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Discussion 13 : 19/10/2011 at 01:46 AM13
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Khun Sayako #10, absolutely!

"..I am the LORD, and there is no others;..I make peace and create calamity; I, the LORD, do all these things." (Isaiah 45:6-7)

"Rain down, you heavens, from above, And let the skies pour down righteousness;.." (Isaiah 45:8)
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Discussion 12 : 18/10/2011 at 04:37 PM12
2 ministers just resign... who's next?
always like this.. resign and replace
from iPhone application.
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Discussion 11 : 18/10/2011 at 04:32 PM11
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This is all Thaksin's fault. The only solution- another coup. After: only people with over 10 million baht should be able to vote. That way, correct solutions. And no floods. For the people. The people's alliance for democracy: No more poor people making decisions. Go PAD.
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Discussion 10 : 18/10/2011 at 04:23 PM10
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no one could stop the water flows, the only thing to stop is God
God bless Thailand and thai people.
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Discussion 9 : 18/10/2011 at 04:02 PM9
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A friend in Thailand said the Govt was advised to gradually release water from all the dams up north since the end of August, in order to make room for the monsoon rainy season. By the time they realized what was going on, it was too late, and had to release the water all at once to save the dams. And that explains why the magnitude of the current flooding is very severe.
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Discussion 8 : 18/10/2011 at 03:19 PM8
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Bangkok still in danger?

No way. Bangkok will be safe. Don't believe me. Follow this link:
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/261924/pracha-bangkok-will-be-safe
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Discussion 7 : 18/10/2011 at 01:24 PM7
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WELL SAID : "Why do armchair commentators always want to pitch one side against another, we are all actually on the same side, when (WE) Thailand finally figures this out then WE might stand a chance to change for the better"

OR: Just blame it on the prime minister,,, that is just so much easier !
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Discussion 6 : 18/10/2011 at 12:52 PM6
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irishthai (D3) You are perhaps allowing your partisan political views to affect your judgement. There is no need for Yingluck to resign. Her government has only been in power for a matter of weeks. The neglect of traditional water management techniques, and badly planned infrastructure development throughout the country, blocking natural water flows, stretch back over decades. What about the floods last year, they were bad too? Did you call then for Abhisit to resign?

The opportunity for Yingluck is to put in place a nation wide plan to control further development of rural and urban areas, and a system of water management that will allow water to drain away without being blocked or restricted by unwise construction of roads and buildings.
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Discussion 5 : 18/10/2011 at 10:52 AM5
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Tansri says "It's time BKK people sacrifice." - the objective should be to reduce the number of people suffering, not add to it. Will the people who have already lost their homes and possessions to the flood be in some way compensated if people in Bangkok suffer the same fate? what a ridiculous comment. The authorities should be working towards the protection of the entire country and its citizens from this disaster, caused mostly by man made foolishness and mismanagement in development mixed with poor planning and later more mismanagement in the dispersal of dam water. And to respond, Bangkok people have been sacrificing, by helping with donations, their time and support and going to the floods to help people. Why do armchair commentators always want to pitch one side against another, we are all actually on the same side, when Thailand finally figures this out then we might stand a chance to change for the better.
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Discussion 4 : 18/10/2011 at 10:27 AM4
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The idea of dropping a container on a fast flowing current was pretty stupid. I saw the event on tv, and sadly the container floated on the water and knocked down more sand bags before settling on the opposite side of the dyke they were trying to fix. Did they think the container will sink like a rock?

They should have dropped triangular concrete barriers to reduce the flow of water and speed flowing through the breach part, and then enforce it with stones and more concrete barriers. Finally finishing it off with more sand bags. I wonder who keeps on coming up with these useless plans?
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