Govt makes barriers off-limits

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Public prohibited from interfering in relief work

Published: 24/10/2011 at 09:21 AM
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The government has declared water gates and flood barriers special control zones as it struggles not only with the disaster but also with interference from protesting affected residents.

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People wade through floodwater to buy food at SiMumMuang market in Rangsit. Many residents are stockpiling as food shortages are reported in some areas. PATTANAPONG HIRUNARD

The provincial governors of Pathum Thani and Ayutthaya yesterday announced water gates, flood barriers and water pump stations had been declared off-limits to the public.

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spiceman
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Discussion 15 : 24/10/2011 at 05:02 PM15
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Khun Heartie #14, how can BKK be saved, despite of the continuing onslaught of massive floodwater from the north? The answer is the brainpower of our scientists & engineers, excellent leadership of the BKK Governor, and our unsung heroes in the Military, who are tirelessly doing their best under the most difficult circumstances. Kudos to the Thai Military.

"Never was so much owed by so many to so few." (Winston Churchill)
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Discussion 14 : 24/10/2011 at 04:23 PM14
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After seeing all the water from the air and where it's going, then seeing this map on here, I can't understand how Bangkok can be saved. It looks like it would take a miracle! Bangkok is right in the way of where all that water needs to go (down to the Gulf of Thailand). The sandbag barriers can only help so much before they break open. The big rivers to the north have expanded so far and covered vast areas with the spillover.
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Discussion 13 : 24/10/2011 at 04:05 PM13
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People think about the current flood situation, of also the peole who have lost their love ones and friends.
This is not the time to fight each other but to unite in this National Disaster.
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Discussion 12 : 24/10/2011 at 04:03 PM12
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There is no need for an emergency decree. The government has adequate powers under the Flood Control Act.
That is just not the point. The point is who can tell us what is going on. Why is the information inaccurate, not timely and definitely not pro-active?
If the people who are affected know that they can take some action so that the new Benz or the old pickup do not have to be underwater. Residents could move furniture to safer places. People would not get electrocuted.
The lack of information is laughable if it were not so sad. And, this government has been in office well before the situation was critical and should have been able to tell the citizens what to do.
There will be questions asked in the end. And, there should be too. After all a month ago we were told Bangkok was safe. A week ago we were told the center of Bangkok would be safe. And today... Can you honestly tell us that this could not have been predicted better?
A teary eye from some politician will not make up for all this pain and suffering.
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Discussion 11 : 24/10/2011 at 02:59 PM11
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Am I angry. Yes I am very angry. I live in an area that for most accounts should not be flooded. Yet every day the water is invading our village. Why? Because the Klong that has slowly filled up is not being released of the water. The relef gates for sure are close. Why? Just to save the homes of the rich in Bangkok? Yes I am angry. Who decided that our homes and our factories had to be flooded so another area can be water free. ITS BS
Bkk-farang dont worry. We are sending it to you.
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Discussion 10 : 24/10/2011 at 01:39 PM10
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The damage caused by this incompetent goverenment is shocking. How many more Thais must die before they resign?
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Discussion 9 : 24/10/2011 at 11:44 AM9
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Discussion 7 fundeens wrote:

"If someone in the government decided that my home would be flooded to save another's home, I would protest too. Can you blame them?"

"NO, I would not."

In fact, that's my point: Time is also an enemy in a flood. Unlike an earthquake, tornado, hurricane, tsunami, etc., FLOODS (can) drag out. Tensions WILL rise. People are burnt out, physically, mentally & emotionally.

Previously I posted that this should be taken into account in any decision to keep Bangkok totally dry. A balanced approach must be taken to drain areas where standing water has been there for too long. Second, law & order must be maintained. I disagree with posters advocating an immediate "Emergency Decree." Police / military are able, under existing law, prevent interference, looting & violence.

Thailand: Let's "chill" it on internal military involvement & end the coup syndrome too.
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Discussion 8 : 24/10/2011 at 09:22 AM8
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Could they be acting on the example of the very irresponsible MP Karun (PTP) who led people to destroy a dyke so that water would flood someone else's neighborhood ? As hillfrarang says, we should trust those in charge that the best decisions have been made as to where the water should flood for the least overall damage.
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Discussion 7 : 24/10/2011 at 09:22 AM7
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If someone in the government decided that my home would be flooded to save another's home, I would protest too.Can you blame them?
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Discussion 6 : 24/10/2011 at 09:19 AM6
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In this time of need, Thai citizens should be doing whatever they can to help each other and themselves.
The world can learn a great deal by the example that Japan set during the earth quake. Everybody helped each other.
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