Flashermac Posted October 11, 2011 Report Posted October 11, 2011 You don't mess around with minor royals, especially those with connections to the palace! Not if you want to stay healthy. Ekamai has always flooded, and Ramkhamhaeng University usually turns into a lake. Expect the areas along the river to go under, but probably not more than that. On the other hand, Bangkok has expanded eastward into areas which formerly were farm land. The eastern suburbs could well take a hit. If it is really bad, the Royal Plaza might get swamped. It has several times in the past, but that was before the floodwalls went up. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VhX9gTBPKA
WorldFun Posted October 11, 2011 Report Posted October 11, 2011 ummm good points. but how quick did flood walls go down upstram already? i can see the dems hiring tugs on boats to deliberately crash the walls in the night or full daylight & putting the blame on the ms YL...
Flashermac Posted October 11, 2011 Report Posted October 11, 2011 The plan is to divert the floodwaters towards Rangsit and other parts of Pathumthani, since they are not so built up. From there it is supposed to go around the city. But no one knows if Mother Nature will cooperate. This flood was so much bigger than unexpected that the floodwalls may not go far enough north to protect the city, plus they may not stop the water from flooding in from the east, once it is diverted over there.
cavanami Posted October 12, 2011 Report Posted October 12, 2011 I arrive in BKK and there will be a *flood* in the condo once the tee rak gets there
Flashermac Posted October 12, 2011 Report Posted October 12, 2011 Latest reports say the eastern suburbs are certain to flood. We can blame it on you now.
rookie Posted October 12, 2011 Report Posted October 12, 2011 Hi, My wife is very worried (likely unnecessary) and keeps saying we should buy a boat Sanuk! So, buy an air-boat and put her to work ;-) She taxi stranded people around in the flooded areas. Maybe a profitable, but temporary occupation :-)
Flashermac Posted October 12, 2011 Report Posted October 12, 2011 Not to worry, Yingluck has met with Abhisit for advice and she says they have everything under control.
WorldFun Posted October 12, 2011 Report Posted October 12, 2011 lol this photo looks more like sea water than muddy run off, but anyways yeah some officials seem to guarantee bkk as safe which is why most locals seems to be busy building walls! TIT
khunsanuk Posted October 13, 2011 Report Posted October 13, 2011 Hi, Does anyone have a link to a map of which areas are most likely under thread of flooding? Never mind, found one: http://www.thaitravelblogs.com/2011/10/map-of-flood-risk-areas-in-bangkok/ Sanuk!
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