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^ Uh.... the FROC is, in fact, moving. Not only that, but due to their terrible performance, there is a shakeup happening.
The gov't, in a decisive move reacting to the FROC's negative perception across the population has appointed a new... spokesperson!
The spokesperson declined to comment.
http://nationmultimedia.com/national/New-spokesman-named-for-FROC-30168736.html
You can't make this stuff up, even if you tried!
New spokesman named for FROC
The Nation October 28, 2011 11:34 am
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has asked Thongthong Chandrangsu, the new spokesman of the Flood Relief Operations Centre (FROC), to "communicate and make people understand more easily".
Thongthong, secretary-general of the Office of the Education Council, said he was initially asked to help the FROC work on legal issues and documents.
"Two days after [I joined the centre], the prime minister summoned me and asked me to be spokesman as she believes I will be able to explain the information according to the public's needs and make them understand the situation more easily," he said.
Thongthong, who is replacing Pheu Thai deputy spokesman Wim Rungwattanajinda, declined to answer questions on whether the move suggested that there had previously been communication problems at the FROC.
Pheu Thai MP Natthawut Sai-kua insisted the previous FROC spokesman did his job well, but was replaced to suit the more serious level of crisis.
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Posted on: 11:38 pm on Oct. 27, 2011
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madfrog
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So they moved after all? Maybe miss Yingluck was having a hard time dry blowing her hairs on the hot air exhaust of generators?
And they had to choose a guy named " Tong Tong" as new spokeman (no one named "Ting Tong" on hand?) LOL
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Posted on: 11:50 pm on Oct. 27, 2011
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PussyLover 69
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Report from Bangkok Post dated 28 October 2011 :-
Froc floats road drainage plan - Experts look at digging channels to ease the flow
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The Flood Relief Operations Command (Froc) is looking at the possibility of digging channels into some roads in eastern Bangkok to help drain runoff from the north to the east of the capital and on to the sea.
The proposal is intended to ease the massive flow of floodwater bearing down on the capital's inner city areas.
The proposal has been put forward by a group of engineers and water resource management experts, led by Ninnart Chaithirapinyo, vice-chairman of Toyota Motor Thailand.
They met Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra at the Froc yesterday to discuss the proposal.
Mr Ninnart said experts from the group have agreed that five roads in eastern Bangkok are deemed as blocking the northern runoff.
Channels could be cut into the road surfaces to direct floodwater to the east of the capital and out to the sea.
The roads are Pracha Ruam Jai, Rat Uthit Road, Suwinthawong Road, Nimitr Mai Road and Ruam Phattana Road.
Plans are to dig a channel of between 5m to 6m wide on each road to allow for floodwater to flow.
Mr Ninnart said the private sector came up with the proposal because it had been found that water pumps and the drainage system in eastern Bangkok are not working to their fullest capacity. This is because the roads have blocked the runoff from reaching the areas where the water pumps are installed, Mr Ninnart said.
If the roads are cut through, they can help drain about 60 million cubic metres of floodwater a day, he said.
Mr Ninnart said the private sector will try to mobilise contractors to help with the work and that if the proposal is approved by the government, it is up to the government to assess the impact the project will have on residents on the roads.
If implemented, the project will help drain a substantial amount of water in the east of Bangkok out to the sea, thus easing the severity of floods threatening the capital's inner city areas.
Speaking after the meeting, Ms Yingluck said she had told the group to discuss further details with the Transport Ministry, the Highways Department, the Royal Irrigation Department and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. She said she will call a meeting of authorities today to assess the possible impacts if the roadwork is to be carried out.
Transport Minister ACM Sukumpol Suwanatat said if the project is approved, repercussions from the proposed project on people "were inevitable".
Experts have been assigned to inspect the roads and study details.
"Someone must make sacrifices otherwise we cannot solve the problem involving a huge amount of water," ACM Sukumpol said.
He said that the roadwork should take about two hours.
Chawalit Chantararat, managing director of TEAM Group's water resources business unit, agreed with the idea.
However, he thinks the passage of 5m to 6m at each spot is not sufficient to control the huge amount of water.
He proposes to cut through the lower line of Khlong Hok Wa and all barriers between Khlong 8 and 9 _ in other words, to get rid of whatever obstruction there is between Khlong 8 and 9, thus turning it onto a floodway about 2km wide for water to flow into Klong Pra-ong Chaiwanuchit, then to Klong Dan and eventually into the sea.
A source at the Froc said several members of the command have disagreed with the proposal.
They are concerned that it would do more harm than good and that no clear explanations have been provided on how the proposed method would actually help drain floodwaters.
There has also been concern that the damaged roads would greatly affect nearby commuters in the area, the source said.
Deputy Bangkok governor Thirachon Manomaipibul yesterday said the Froc and City Hall had agreed that roadwork will be carried out on the Bangkok-Chon Buri motorway and the Bang Na-Trat road to dig a passage on each of the routes to allow northern runoff to drain out to the sea more quickly.
It has been found that water drainage channels have been blocked by the two routes, Mr Thirachon said.
Temporary bridges will be built over the sections of the two roads where the roadwork is done.
The entire roadwork is expected to be finished in three days, Mr Thirachai said.
However, Seri Supparathit, an expert on natural disasters at Rangsit University, said the proposal is impractical because at present the water level in the Bang Pakong is higher than flood levels in Bangkok.
He said the best way is to dismantle flood barriers from khlongs 9-13 in Rangsit and use at least 10 powerful water pumps to drain the inflow of runoff.
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Posted on: 3:30 am on Oct. 28, 2011
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PussyLover 69
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Report from Bangkok Post dated 28 October 2011 :-
Sukhumvit sois 48, 50 flooded
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A section of a dyke along Phra Khanong canal has collapsed, releasing an enormous amount of water into Bangkok's Sukhumvit soi 48 and soi 50.
Khlong Toey district chief Wiparat Chaiyanukit said on Friday the breach was about 10 metres long.
Mrs Wiparat said about 50 soldiers and workers from the Department of Drainage and Sewerage were piling up sandbags to plug the opening in the dyke.
The dyke should be repaired before high tide this evening, she said.
A bridge on Sukhumvit soi 62 and nearby elevated roads were filled with cars and motorcycles as motorists feared that the rising water would damage their vehicles.
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Posted on: 3:53 am on Oct. 28, 2011
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PussyLover 69
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Report from Bangkok Post dated 28 October 2011 :-
Thonburi faces serious flood threat
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Possibility is high for the Thonburi side of Bangkok west of the Chao Phraya river to be under.50 metre - 1 metre of floodwater in a few days if more northern runoff is allowed to flow into the area, said the deputy director of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's Drainage and Sewerage Department.
Chainat Niyomthoon said to be severely affected are areas along the banks of the Chao Phraya river and canals.
He said he was afraid the worst would come because water in various canals on the Thonburi side of the river, especially Khlong Mahasawat which is the main one, was on the verge of overflowing the banks.
If the northern runoff was allowed to flow into the area in a bigger volume than it was now, possibility was high for the entire of Thonburi to be flooded and the water level would be from 50 centimetres 1m high depending on the ground levels.
"What the BMA can do if that happens is tell the peple to evacuate the area immediately," Mr Chainat said.
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Posted on: 6:40 am on Oct. 28, 2011
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Kaymanx
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Suggest we post some news, news clippings or warnings / alerts / updates. They're more useful than gloating / taunting / finger pointing posts which appear misplaced -- and useless -- at this time. Better still open another thread.
This thread is titled "Update on...." JMHO.
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Posted on: 6:49 am on Oct. 28, 2011
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Kaymanx
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One of the Thai capital's main tourist attractions, the Grand Palace, has been inundated by flood waters as the situation looks to be worsening. Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is also considering a plan to cut channels through major roads in Bangkok in order to drain floodwaters. Water levels today reached record highs with the peak coming tomorrow along with high tides.
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http://www.easyvoyage.co.uk/travel-headlines/bangkok-flooding-update-6584
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Posted on: 6:53 am on Oct. 28, 2011
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Kaymanx
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Here's a roundup of the latest travel-related news stories and updates.
* Chatuchak fears: Bangkok's famous Chatuchak Market closes for the weekend as vendors rush to save pricey furniture and exotic animals. -- More via "Bangkok Post"
* Flights reduced: Cathay Pacific drops one of its five daily flights to Bangkok from Hong Kong until November 3 due to decreased demand. -- More via Cathaypacific.com
* U.S. travel advisory: The United States has issued a warning against travel to Thailand due to the flooding. -- More via Bangkok.usembassy.gov
* Mass exodus: Flood-weary Bangkokians continue to leave the city, jamming outbound highways with cars and adding to packed accommodations in Pattaya, Hua Hin and Chon Buri, among other destinations. -- More via "The Nation"
* Planning around the floods: If you've booked a trip to Bangkok but decided to heed the warnings and steer clear of the city, Travelfish.org has useful advice for the trip. -- More via Travelfish.org
* British FCO warning: British travelers have been warned to avoid all but essential travel to Bangkok due to the threat of “significant” flooding. -- More via Travelweekly.co.uk
* Luxury hotels prepared: Luxury hotels located on the banks of Chao Phraya River in Bangkok are taking every possible precaution to prevent their properties from flooding, while all staff were put on the highest alert. -- More via "The Nation"
* Skytrain still running: The Bangkok Transit System Co, operator of the elevated Skytrain, said it has no plans to suspend services during the flooding. -- More via "Bangkok Post"
Situation in Bangkok
In addition to the growing number of waterlogged suburbs, many Bangkok riverside communities are now experiencing flooding, some close to popular tourist attractions like Khao San Road and the Grand Palace.
As of Friday morning, major tourist areas in central Bangkok, such as Sukhumvit Road, Siam and Silom, remain unaffected by floods. Shopping malls, bars and restaurants in those areas are operating as normal, but tourists should follow the situation closely given the lack of certainty.
Some public transportation, including the BTS Skytrain and MRT, is running as normal, though the Chao Phraya River Boat has stopped service until November 7. Traffic has reportedly eased significantly in the city center, as many drivers are opting to leave their vehicles parked on raised ground.
The floods have also disrupted Bangkok’s food and water supply chain. Many convenience store and supermarket shelves are missing items like bottled water and non-perishable food as city residents stock up to prepare for the worst.
Read more: Thai flood crisis: Updated info for tourists | CNNGo.com http://www.cnngo.com/bangkok/life/thailand-floods-updated-info-tourists-883113#ixzz1c4pCt0Wg
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Posted on: 6:56 am on Oct. 28, 2011
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China Sailor
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Word from Singapore... the government has elevated their advisory to a directive that all Singapore Citizens/Residents leave BKK and the flooded areas of Thailand by earliest possible means.
I suspect that this is for the reasons expressed by Kaymanx in an earlier post that foreign tourists will only put additional strain on a already strained infrastructure.
This of course would not be in the best interests of the Thais or the tourists.
SQ has not announced cancellation of any flights yet but if you are holding a ticket on SQ I would monitor their flight schedules closely  ...
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Posted on: 9:36 am on Oct. 28, 2011
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