webfact Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Deputy premier orders preparations for flooding in Bangkok BANGKOK, 11 June 2019 (NNT) - Deputy Premier and Defense Minister Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan has instructed administrative, military and police officers to coordinate closely in preparations for flooding in all regions of the country during the rainy season, according to Defense Ministry spokesman Lt. Gen. Khongcheep Tantrawanich. The authorities have been instructed to prepare for the prevention and containment of torrential waters, landslides and flooding in major provinces and to help victims promptly and reduce risks of damage to property and danger to lives. Local public health units are to prevent flood-related epidemics and dengue fevers. Meanwhile, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is coordinating with every community to conduct surveys on risk areas and set preventive measures for short circuits and road traffic management around construction sites. The authorities are ensuring that drainage systems, water pumps, water tunnels and canals will be operable to cope with floodwater. The police and military will alleviate traffic congestion caused by flooding, road accidents or vehicles with engine trouble. -- © Copyright nnt 2019-06-11 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 "Quick! Find the keys to the pumps!" "I thought you had them!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just1Voice Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 In other words, same as last year, and the same as the past 50 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Set your watches for rain man the buckets the generals back in town???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 17 minutes ago, webfact said: Deputy premier orders preparations for flooding in Bangkok Isn't he supposed to be preparing to avoid flooding in Bangkok? Although it is Prawit we're talking about here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeycu Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 7 minutes ago, Matzzon said: So, what can that be3? A law to put fenders on all motorized veichles? Might actually work as a tool to reduce accidents. Buy VERY BIG sponges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 29 minutes ago, webfact said: The police and military will alleviate traffic congestion caused by flooding, road accidents or vehicles with engine trouble with a snowplough .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unamazedloso Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Solution is: waterproof luxury watches!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo2014 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 That super smart democratically elected guy running the show said 5 years ago that Bkk would never flood again! - "its just water taking time to drain." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Bowman Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 2 hours ago, webfact said: Meanwhile, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is coordinating with every community Years ago the mayor of Bangkok was Samak Sundaravej who happened to be a colorful fellow. Once he was asked by reporters why he didn't go and see the flooded areas of the city. He responded with "Why? I'm not Jesus, I can't walk on water." He later got in trouble for cooking food on TV... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 SSDY * ∞ ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaiyen Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 He ordered preparation for flooding !! What does that mean ? Get the raincoat and wellies ready ! Thats all that will happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Every time Ole Fatty opens his mouth, out comes gobboldy gook, his is surpassing his self this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 35 minutes ago, Jimbo2014 said: That super smart democratically elected guy running the show said 5 years ago that Bkk would never flood again! - "its just water taking time to drain." "...from my brain." He needs a tap on the head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 3 hours ago, webfact said: Prawit Wongsuwan has instructed administrative, military and police officers to coordinate closely in preparations for flooding in all regions of the country during the rainy season Rain like 7 or 8 yrs ago and you probably will need a Submariner to tell the time .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 4 minutes ago, Justgrazing said: Rain like 7 or 8 yrs ago and you probably will need a Submariner to tell the time .. It could take me a while to fathom that one out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 3 hours ago, webfact said: Deputy premier orders preparations for flooding in Bangkok Is the BMA Governor Police General Aswin Kwanmuang incapable of making such preparations without being ordered by the DPM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautifulthailand99 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Thannakorn spent some time in Holland looking at flood defence measures using his own money. Maybe he could lend a hand ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 4 hours ago, webfact said: Deputy premier orders preparations for flooding in Bangkok... Another innovative, comprehensive, and well-thought out plan...to ensure that Bangkok will be thoroughly prepared to flood and will successfully become flooded with maximum effectiveness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 3 hours ago, unamazedloso said: Solution is: waterproof luxury watches!!!! Is Prawit still a member of the government and still officially a DPM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Guess we'll have to watch for results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 34 minutes ago, bluesofa said: It could take me a while to fathom that one out. 55 Blancpain .? Has Wong got one of those as well .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Monster Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Get those Boat engines checked out. And make sure that the props go round fast enough to push the water back into the Ocean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chang_paarp Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Weren't they saying just a day or two ago that changing the fuses at the pumping stations from 100 amps to 200 amps was going to fix all this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 1 hour ago, bluesofa said: It could take me a while to fathom that one out. Too deep for you? ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knocker33 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 What's a deputy premier? Isn't that the same as deputy prime minister? If so has this Micky mouse show got two deputy P. Ms Just wondering as I don't follow the ongoing farce here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostWithin Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 4 hours ago, missoura said: Years ago the mayor of Bangkok was Samak Sundaravej who happened to be a colorful fellow. Once he was asked by reporters why he didn't go and see the flooded areas of the city. He responded with "Why? I'm not Jesus, I can't walk on water." He later got in trouble for cooking food on TV... In a way, he is absolutely right. He had good intent however the corruption which is indemic throughout the civic system in Thailand crippled his ability to develop the water clearance systems to sufficiently reduce flooding levels in the wet season. The advancement of water treatment must be proactively overseen by the government, using government engineers and I would suggest the army to undertake the developments. Only when funds are not being exchanged for advancements, and those answerable to government overseeing these works, can an environment be created whereby success is not a possibility, but the expected and demanded outcome. As he said, he cannot walk on water, and the system prevented him from stopping the water from coming. He was a good guy, IMO. Too bad they picked him off over such a small thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigand Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 When I saw the title to this thread it popped into my mind that DPM Prawit meant Damage Per Minute Prawit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRToMRT Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 It because the long range forecast is for another heavy rainy season. As nothing has been finished on the revised drainage system and BMA has no clue, he has no option - its a potentially massive knife for the oppposition to plunge into the "governments" back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHangingJudge Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Yeh right I’m all over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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