BMA : Siphoning could save the rest of Bangkok from flooding
Deputy Bangkok Governor Theerachon Manomaipaiboon, who is part of the water drainage committee, said to save the remaining parts of Bangkok, siphoning would be urgently needed as an addition to the flood barriers to drain the water.
According to Mr. Theerachon, tubes can be placed above or underneath the barriers to drain the floodwater. The idea has been discussed in the FROC meeting with supports expected from the Ministry of Industry and the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority. However, the Deputy Governor claimed he has not received any materials from both agencies so far.
Mr. Theerachon explained that water siphoning by tubes could help drain the water from Khlong Hok Wa in Sai Mai district to the east of Bangkok before releasing it into the sea. He added that these tubes should be installed within the next few days before every district of Bangkok came under water.
Within a few days areas of Chatuchak, Ramindra, Khan Na Yao, Bang Kapi and Huai Khwang could be flooded when the water level in the river rises above the barriers if the tubes are not built. He added that 20 districts of Bangkok would be saved from flooding if the tubes could be installed in 7 days.
BANGKOK, 29 October 2011 (NNT)-Reporter : NUPPOL SUVANSOMBUT
News Date : 29 October 2011
Monday, October 31, 2011
Production of Thai traditional medicine stepped up to help flood victims
Production of Thai traditional medicine stepped up to help flood victims
The Department for Development of Thai Traditional And Alternative Medicine, together with hospitals across Thailand, is trying to increase the production of traditional medicines for flood victims while over 1,000 masseuses will be sent to the evacuee’s centers to help relieve their stress.
Director of the Department M.D. Supan Sritahmma, said medicines for coughing, diarrhea, gastritis, muscle pains, skin diseases and digestion are needed for people who have been affected by the floods.
The medicines are being distributed to flood victims across the country. Meanwhile, in an effort to reduce the stress level of flood victims, the Department for Development of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine will recruit around 1,000 volunteers who are experienced in the Thai massage therapy and those who have been trained in acupuncture to treat flood evacuees. There have so far been 2,709 people who have used the service from the volunteers.
BANGKOK, 29 October 2011 (NNT)-Reporter : NUPPOL SUVANSOMBUT
News Date : 29 October 2011
The Department for Development of Thai Traditional And Alternative Medicine, together with hospitals across Thailand, is trying to increase the production of traditional medicines for flood victims while over 1,000 masseuses will be sent to the evacuee’s centers to help relieve their stress.
Director of the Department M.D. Supan Sritahmma, said medicines for coughing, diarrhea, gastritis, muscle pains, skin diseases and digestion are needed for people who have been affected by the floods.
The medicines are being distributed to flood victims across the country. Meanwhile, in an effort to reduce the stress level of flood victims, the Department for Development of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine will recruit around 1,000 volunteers who are experienced in the Thai massage therapy and those who have been trained in acupuncture to treat flood evacuees. There have so far been 2,709 people who have used the service from the volunteers.
BANGKOK, 29 October 2011 (NNT)-Reporter : NUPPOL SUVANSOMBUT
News Date : 29 October 2011
PM backs up relocation of FROC if necessary
PM backs up relocation of FROC if necessary
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra insisted the Flood Reliefs Operations Center (FROC) would not be relocated now although a new location had been prepared in case of emergency.
Ms. Yingluck also added that there would be no need to cut open any roads to drain floodwater. The Prime Minister said FROC Director Pol. Gen. Pracha Promnok would consider 3 other locations for the FROC operations should the Don Mueang Airport was no longer suitable.
The Prime Minister added FROC Spokesperson Pol. Gen. Pongsapat Pongcharoen had been instructed to convince 200 remaining flood evacuees to relocate to other shelters while assuring that the FROC would not pressure them by cutting electricity and water supply.
BANGKOK, 28 October 2011 (NNT)-Reporter : NUPPOL SUVANSOMBUT
News Date : 28 October 2011
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra insisted the Flood Reliefs Operations Center (FROC) would not be relocated now although a new location had been prepared in case of emergency.
Ms. Yingluck also added that there would be no need to cut open any roads to drain floodwater. The Prime Minister said FROC Director Pol. Gen. Pracha Promnok would consider 3 other locations for the FROC operations should the Don Mueang Airport was no longer suitable.
The Prime Minister added FROC Spokesperson Pol. Gen. Pongsapat Pongcharoen had been instructed to convince 200 remaining flood evacuees to relocate to other shelters while assuring that the FROC would not pressure them by cutting electricity and water supply.
BANGKOK, 28 October 2011 (NNT)-Reporter : NUPPOL SUVANSOMBUT
News Date : 28 October 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Suvarnabhumi airport to hold a press conference regarding preparations against floods
Suvarnabhumi airport to hold a press conference regarding preparations against floods
Suvarnabhumi Airport is prepared to give a press conference later this afternoon concerning its preparations for the approaching flood and confidence to maintain normal aviation service.
Airports of Thailand (AoT) Spokesperson Ms. Wilaiwan Nadwilai said the General Manager of Suvarnabhumi Airport will be speaking to the press about the airport’s flood prevention plan, during which normal flight schedules will be confirmed. The press conference will take place at the airport office, Room AOB1, 5th floor, at 16.00 hrs today.
The atmosphere inside the airport remains normal. The airport has already raised a dyke of 4 meters high to protect its compound from the expected flood waters.
BANGKOK, 27 October 2011 (NNT) - Reporter : NUPPOL SUVANSOMBUT
News Date : 27 October 2011
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