PATHUM THANI, Oct 11 – Pathum Thani is racing against time and the tide to fix another two dykes damaged by floodwaters Monday night to prevent more extensive flooding, that could affect a temporary shelter and the main fresh market in the northern suburbs supplying Bangkok.

Pathum Thani Governor Peerasak Hinmuangkao deployed 300 provincial workers to repair a damaged dyke at the Hong temple in the provincial seat before moving the team to fix another two dykes breached by flood water in Sam Khok district. He said he believed the repairs will be completed today.

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