In a televised solemn flood warning by Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Palibatra last night, Bangkok residents are advised to stay clam and keep monitoring the situation in the next 48 hours, when the next statement is possible if not flash flood. “Be alert, but please don’t panic”: he told the audience, at a press conference intially […]
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is making an all-out effort to drain floodwater from the northern outskirts through Khlong Bang Sue in the hope of protecting the heart of Bangkok. Massive runoff from the north surging toward Phahon Yothin, Vibhavadi Rangsit and Ratchadaphisek roads are being blocked by Khlong Bang Sue which cuts across the three […]
As flood waters approach inner Bangkok, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Tuesday ordered evacuations in Bueng Kum district’s Nuan Chan and Khlong Kum areas. It is reported that the Mall Bang Kapi could be submerged for four to five days if the Khlong Tanhang sluice gate continues being destroyed. Read more: The Nation
BANGKOK, Nov 8 – Bangkok’s subway, the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) remains operational and all stations remain open, despite some stations being threatened by flooding, said Chartchai Praditpong, corporate relations director of the Bangkok Metro Company Limited (BMCL), the subway operator. On a system extending from Bang Sue to Hualamphong, four out of a total […]
International news reports state that the Bangkok airport is closed which is causing confusion. The major international airport remains open. According the the Airport Organization of Thailand the Suvarnabhumi airport is safe and operating as normal and assumed 100% safe from flood. Don Muang Airport, which typically handles a number of domestic flights, is closed […]
BANGKOK, Nov 7 – Floodwater is spreading into inner Bangkok as water surged into the Suthisarn Tunnel on Ratchadapisek Road, closing traffic, while car parks at the BTS Mo Chit Skytrain are totally flooded, with water moving toward Saphan Khwai on Phahonyothin Road. Water began covering the road surface at the BTS Skytrain Kamphaeng Phet […]
Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra Sunday ordered more evacuations of residents in four Bangkok districts after floodwater has risen there. Sukhumbhand ordered the evacuations of residents in Klong Sib, North Khu, and Khok Faek subdistricts of Nong Chok district. Read more: The Nation
BANGKOK, Nov 4 – The Thai capital began Friday morning with further encroachment of advancing floodwaters, moving slowly but steadily to cover larger areas. Ha Yak Lat Phrao intersection is flooded to a depth of 40cm, while water moving south from the drainage network to enter Central Plaza Lat Phrao, inching onward to the Flood […]
