IJCNLP 2011 Blog

Published: 19 Oct. 2011
Source: http://www.bangkokpost.com

Floodwater continues rising on Vibhavadi Rangsit road, causing heavy traffic congestion.

The water level was about 20 centimetres and only one lane was left for motorists due to heavy flooding. The traffic queue started at Simum Muang market in Pathum Thani province, reports said on Wednesday afternoon.

The reports said the water level on Vibhavadi-Rangsit road heading to Thammasat University’s Rangsit campus had increased to 50 centimetres.

The other side of the road was also flooded and the traffic was building up quickly from Zeer Rangsit shopping centre to Phahon Yothin road.

Date: 18 October 2011

Source: http://www.channel4.com

Despite escaping a deluge from heavy monsoon rains and high tides, Thailand’s capital remains in danger from flooding, says Bangkok’s governor.

Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra said late on Monday that a 3.7 mile (6km) flood wall on the edge of the city’s suburbs was vulnerable to massive pools of run-off flowing down from the north, signalling the threat to the city was still grave.

Governor Paribatra’s call for city residents to act contrasted with government statements that the flood threat to Bangkok appeared to be easing.