Popular Post webfact Posted July 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2020 Pattaya: After the floods mayor calls for patience - all the busted pumps are nearly repaired Pattaya's mayor Sontaya Khunpluem has called for a little more patience from the resort's long suffering residents after floods devastated his city last week. Many roads were left impassable after flood water rose to as much as a meter after considerable monsoon downpours. Picture: 77kaoded Mayor Sontaya said that work to replace old pumps - half of which were broken - is now almost complete. When that is done residents can expect a big improvement when it rains. Source: 77kaoded -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2020-07-15 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post keith101 Posted July 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2020 If only somehow they could pump all the flood water out to the reservoir instead of out into the bay . 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinneil Posted July 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2020 17 minutes ago, webfact said: Mayor Sontaya said that work to replace old pumps - half of which were broken - is now almost complete. Thing is why were the broken pumps not fixed before? 12 3 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andy from Kent Posted July 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2020 7 minutes ago, keith101 said: If only somehow they could pump all the flood water out to the reservoir instead of out into the bay . If you mean to be able to direct the rain water there I agree. I suspect however the flood water contains some raw sewage which wouldn't be so nice in the reservoir. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JoePai Posted July 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2020 11 minutes ago, colinneil said: Thing is why were the broken pumps not fixed before? maintenance in Thailand, you are kidding surely ???? 4 4 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sammieuk1 Posted July 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2020 Some world class pumps are required Mr Mayor ???? 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Justgrazing Posted July 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2020 They want to dry that truck out in front of the fire 'lest a visitation from brake failure will surely follow .. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NanLaew Posted July 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2020 25 minutes ago, colinneil said: Thing is why were the broken pumps not fixed before? Come on now Colin. Only serious questions please. 2 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 43 minutes ago, webfact said: After the floods mayor calls for patience - all the busted pumps are nearly repaired 'repaired' 44 minutes ago, webfact said: Mayor Sontaya said that work to replace old pumps - half of which were broken - is now almost complete. 'replace' Nothing like being consistent in the same story. Is this down to the mayor or the journalist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kerryd Posted July 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2020 It's like the leaky roof. When it's not raining, the roof isn't leaking so why bother fixing it ? But then when it rains and the roof is leaking (again) - you can't do anything about it until the rain stops ! And (again) - no, you do not want all that storm run-off being pumped into the reservoir where it would mix with the "clean" water before being pumped into the city's water system. That storm run-off is contaminated with all manner of hazmat c.rap. Garbage, dead animals, spilt/dumped oil, discarded batteries and everything else that ends up in the sewers, ditches and klongs. The water in the reservoirs isn't "purified" at all before being pumped to your homes. Filtered yes, to removed the "big" stuff (vegetation and animal matter). Some places (like many in Canada) add aluminum sulphate to the water, which causes small "particles" to clump together so they can be filtered out. Some also add fluoride as well. I suspect that Thailand probably doesn't do either. If you start diverting all that storm run-off into the reservoirs, guess what's going to be coming out of your taps ? The same c.rap you see flowing down the streets and ditches every time it rains. Basically, you'd need to build a whole bunch of (contaminated water) reservoirs to hold all that run off, then build more Waste Water (sewage) Treatment plants to filter and treat that contaminated water, then add it to the "clean" reservoir supply. They have been talking about diverting Waste Water Treatment plant outflow to the reservoirs already. In "Western" countries with strict environmental standards and regulations, the outflow from a sewage treatment plant should be drinkable, but people really don't like the idea of drinking sewer water, even though it's basically pure water. Are the standards and regulations in Thailand the same ? Apparently pump maintenance isn't high on the list of priorities, I wonder what kind of priorities they'd have on maintaining sewage treatment plants that would be pumping "treated" water into the city's supply. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Techno Viking Posted July 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2020 As the place floods every year (for the last 15 that Ive experienced) pretty much the same have the pumps always been "broken" or more likely non existant ? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith101 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 41 minutes ago, Andy from Kent said: If you mean to be able to direct the rain water there I agree. I suspect however the flood water contains some raw sewage which wouldn't be so nice in the reservoir. I would think that water from there is run through some kind of filtration system before being pumped into peoples homes businesses hotels etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Geoffggi Posted July 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2020 Does this mean all the natural drainage system that has been overhauled does not work ............LOL 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thequietman Posted July 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Kerryd said: Are the standards and regulations in Thailand the same ? Apparently pump maintenance isn't high on the list of priorities, I wonder what kind of priorities they'd have on maintaining sewage treatment plants that would be pumping "treated" water into the city's supply. You see, they have to wait for a bid on the pumps that is sufficiently high enough, so that it will buy the pump, but leave some left over. ???? I would love to see the invoice prices for these'new' pumps. The most expensive in Asia would be my guess. ???? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thequietman Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 11 minutes ago, Geoffggi said: Does this mean all the natural drainage system that has been overhauled does not work ............LOL ???? Oh, yeeeeeessssssssss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldie Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Nobody could expect that the Rainy Season will come this year again. We had it so many years before already. But enough is enough! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Sanchez Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 flood + rat pis + trash = .... new scare ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldie Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 5 minutes ago, Rick Sanchez said: flood + rat pis + trash = .... new scare ? You forgot electric cables on the ground. Never forget this guy that got electrocuted at the crossing 2nd Road / South Pattaya Road when he tried to cross the road. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 2 hours ago, keith101 said: If only somehow they could pump all the flood water out to the reservoir instead of out into the bay . Nowhere in the world does anyone use stromwater from a deveoped or built up area for consumption. The impurities, contaminants and chemicals make it all but useless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfiddler Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 2 hours ago, keith101 said: If only somehow they could pump all the flood water out to the reservoir instead of out into the bay . You gotta be joking, the stuff flowing down the streets has a very high sewage content ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 4 hours ago, webfact said: Mayor Sontaya said that work to replace old pumps - half of which were broken - is now almost complete. Always an excuse.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Cake Monster Posted July 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2020 4 hours ago, colinneil said: Thing is why were the broken pumps not fixed before? Too much money being ~ diverted ~ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Monster Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 4 hours ago, Kerryd said: It's like the leaky roof. When it's not raining, the roof isn't leaking so why bother fixing it ? But then when it rains and the roof is leaking (again) - you can't do anything about it until the rain stops ! And (again) - no, you do not want all that storm run-off being pumped into the reservoir where it would mix with the "clean" water before being pumped into the city's water system. That storm run-off is contaminated with all manner of hazmat c.rap. Garbage, dead animals, spilt/dumped oil, discarded batteries and everything else that ends up in the sewers, ditches and klongs. The water in the reservoirs isn't "purified" at all before being pumped to your homes. Filtered yes, to removed the "big" stuff (vegetation and animal matter). Some places (like many in Canada) add aluminum sulphate to the water, which causes small "particles" to clump together so they can be filtered out. Some also add fluoride as well. I suspect that Thailand probably doesn't do either. If you start diverting all that storm run-off into the reservoirs, guess what's going to be coming out of your taps ? The same c.rap you see flowing down the streets and ditches every time it rains. Basically, you'd need to build a whole bunch of (contaminated water) reservoirs to hold all that run off, then build more Waste Water (sewage) Treatment plants to filter and treat that contaminated water, then add it to the "clean" reservoir supply. They have been talking about diverting Waste Water Treatment plant outflow to the reservoirs already. In "Western" countries with strict environmental standards and regulations, the outflow from a sewage treatment plant should be drinkable, but people really don't like the idea of drinking sewer water, even though it's basically pure water. Are the standards and regulations in Thailand the same ? Apparently pump maintenance isn't high on the list of priorities, I wonder what kind of priorities they'd have on maintaining sewage treatment plants that would be pumping "treated" water into the city's supply. I would go as far as to say that there is very little ~ clean water ~ for catchment. All the poor planning, with Factories and all kinds of other Industries located within Urban Areas and in Green Zones, has put paid to that notion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy one Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 5 hours ago, colinneil said: Thing is why were the broken pumps not fixed before? Do you expect miracles, ???? I'm surprised the pumps had not been sold off 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvaviator Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 How many does you need ? ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomazbodner Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Interesting choice of words. This is how I read it: - how many are repaired? 0 - how many are nearly repaired? All Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 8 hours ago, webfact said: work to replace old pumps - half of which were broken Don't do their job and then ask for patience. Pity the locals don't vote those incompetents out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted July 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 16, 2020 18 hours ago, colinneil said: Thing is why were the broken pumps not fixed before? It wasn't raining...... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 21 hours ago, JoePai said: maintenance in Thailand, you are kidding surely ???? Thais couldn't service a garden gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andycoops Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 21 hours ago, colinneil said: Thing is why were the broken pumps not fixed before? Because they didn't know when the monsoon was due ... 555 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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