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Chao Phraya to peak at 6pm on Saturday

Published: 27/10/2011 at 11:59 AM
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Floods have become more widespread in many parts of Bangkok and residents in Don Muang, Bang Phlad and Thawi Wattana districts have been urged to evacuate to safety immediately.

The alert was issued yesterday by Bangkok governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra after inspecting flood levels in Bangkok areas.

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ianprince
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Discussion 19 : 27/10/2011 at 04:12 PM19
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johninbkk D16 - yes, just a few cm of water is actually at the airport; until the flood barrier that surround it suddenly breaks (like Muang Thong). I say RUN NOW. Else loose more face, YS.
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Discussion 18 : 27/10/2011 at 03:33 PM18
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'More than 100 American soldiers deliver necessities and donate blood and about 300,000 baht in cash to help flood victims at the Thai Red Cross Society. CHANAT KATANYU'
Finally we hear something about the Red Cross. Well, it's about time!
People need a lot of things, but I seriously doubt that blood is one of them. If blood were needed, there would be plenty of people willing to help without the Red Cross getting involved.

Background information: most of the blood drive for the Katrina disaster never went to the victims of that event. Why? The people didn't need it. They needed fresh water, boats, doctors, food, sanitary conditions, medicine and capable police (who were able to control the crowds). The same is true for this disaster.
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Discussion 17 : 27/10/2011 at 03:10 PM17
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I agree with johninbkk (d6) and think moving the FROC will cause more problems. As long as they have electricity and communications they should stay where they are. There is plenty of space to accommodate the employees until the water recedes and food and water can be helecoptered in.

My question is: who made the foolish decision to base FROC at Don Mueang when it was known to be high risk area? Surely inner Bangkok would have been a better location given that's the area the government are doing the most to protect and is likely to be the last and least affected. Another example of bad management and planning.

YS and her government don't need to worry about "loss of face". They lost face weeks ago!
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Discussion 16 : 27/10/2011 at 11:40 AM16
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banmebkk D7 - Moving FROC would require shutting parts of it down for a day. They are hoping to avoid that. It's not actually 'swamped', just a few cm of water is actually at the airport. It's the roads to the airport that is a problem. I think FROC personnel that have trouble commuting should bring a sleeping bag.
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Discussion 15 : 27/10/2011 at 11:29 AM15
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I think you can kiss high season goodbye.
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ianprince
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Discussion 14 : 27/10/2011 at 11:27 AM14
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FROC cannot move. If move, it will be a big big loose face for the govt, especially YS.
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Discussion 13 : 27/10/2011 at 10:42 AM13
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It is actually man-made in so far as the capital is directly in the path of natural water run off from the North to the Chao Praya and must be protected. It is also man made in so far as Bangkok has been allowed to simply grow without any planning or system. It is also man made in so far as various district chiefs acting as autonomous princes guarding their own fiefdoms no matter the cost to anyone else. It is also man made in so far as far too many natural areas have been completely dessimated for profit. It is also man made in so far as dams were left full and the Chao Praya not dredged. It is also man-made as nothing was done by either the previous government or this one in the time between the last floods and now (or any other previous annual flood for that matter). In summary, it is man made.
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Discussion 12 : 27/10/2011 at 10:40 AM12
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Paul w
Man made factors include mass reforestation ,Not releasing water from dams ahead of time ,poor leadership, poor water management system ,shunning help from different armies that should have been left to run the show .
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Discussion 11 : 27/10/2011 at 10:15 AM11
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It's been over a week since I last read about the 1000 boats churning away with their props on the river, how about an update? A progress report at least.
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Discussion 10 : 27/10/2011 at 10:11 AM10
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D4 Sorry, this disaster is man made due to mismanagement since decades.
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