Flood arrives in Bangkok

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Published: 19/10/2011 at 06:46 PM
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City Hall has advised residents of over 200 households outside Bangkok's floodwalls along Khlong Hok Wa canal in Sai Mai district to evacuate to two temporary shelters on Wednesday.

Photo by Patipat Janthong

Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra issued his second warning on Wednesday.

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scrap
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Discussion 15 : 25/10/2011 at 10:48 PM15
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well, be prepared
good luck everyone
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Discussion 14 : 20/10/2011 at 10:13 AM14
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@ Discussion 13 :

Err what's a contingency plan? "Na Ka"
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Discussion 13 : 20/10/2011 at 06:36 AM13
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The extent of flooding is certain to cause massive shortages of fresh food and drinking water which in turn will result in higher prices for many including the now unemployed who, without an income, may not be able to afford it... Has khun Yingluck a contingency plan should that occur ?
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Discussion 12 : 19/10/2011 at 11:06 PM12
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Discussion 8, howell, blowing up roads would not go over very well for the government's or the country's image. Besides, there are a lot of things under those roads, namely the MRT 'underground,' essential sewage drains, water supplies and god knows what else. That's one reason why they thought it was better for them to build a skytrain far above ground instead of expanding the underground. And speaking of the MRT, it has a real possibility of being flooded and if it ever is, it's going to take a big effort with water pumps to get it all drained out.
Note: The MRT Bang Sue station sits very near to the Bang Sue canal (the one authorities are worried will overflow).
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Discussion 11 : 19/10/2011 at 10:45 PM11
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blobber D7: Correction "The Government" thx.

Assuring to see they have everything under control.
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Discussion 10 : 19/10/2011 at 10:45 PM10
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All the best for you all. Good luck
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Discussion 9 : 19/10/2011 at 09:56 PM9
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A request to BP: You published a very useful map entitled 'Waterworld' in your article entitled 'Bangkok still in Danger' on 18th October, showing the areas of flooding around Bangkok. Could you try to update that and publish daily as I am sure it would help posters to see the overall picture and perhaps even make their comments more expert and informed
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Discussion 8 : 19/10/2011 at 09:46 PM8
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Maybe make holes in raised roads ? Blow them up whatever to make them canals and thus a channel to the sea...they can always be repaired. Desperate times call for desperate means.
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Discussion 7 : 19/10/2011 at 09:39 PM7
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Discussion 4.
It was the government, who on Monday, said that the city was safe from flooding. Not the Governor.
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Discussion 6 : 19/10/2011 at 08:57 PM6
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Too much talk, to many politicians, too many pseudo experts. Where are the real experts hiding?
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