Category Archives: Thailand flood-catastrophe 2011

Lest we forget: the Thai floods in 2011, some facts and figures.

Posted on 17/01/2012 by Antoni Uni

สถานการณ์ที่อยู่ใกล้สนามบินดอนเมืองและหลักสี่ที่ 25 ตุลาคม: The situation near Don Muang Airport and Laksi at October 25: La situación cerca de aeropuerto de Don Muang y Laksi a 25 de octubre: La situació a prop de l’aeroport de Don Muang i Laksi a … Continue reading →

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Water-management plan ‘critical for investor confidence (Thailand)

Posted on 23/12/2011 by Antoni Uni

The government has 3-4 months to complete the comprehensive water-management plan so that Thailand can retain its status as a regional manufacturing hub, panelists said at a seminar yesterday. At the Krungthep Turakij-hosted “Reinvent Thailand” seminar, panelists representing the private … Continue reading →

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Thai flood death toll exceeds 700

Posted on 16/12/2011 by Antoni Uni

The death toll from months of flooding in Thailand has risen above 700, although the waters have receded in many parts of the country, the government said on Wednesday. Monsoon rains in the south of the kingdom which began in … Continue reading →

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Inheritance flooding 2011 in KC Garden Home Nimitmai

Posted on 14/12/2011 by Antoni Uni

Our today’s (14-12-2011) visible and stinking remains of the 2011-flood at the end of our road in KC Garden Home, Home 3, where the management of the “village” doesn’t take any action but leaves it “up to you” as an … Continue reading →

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BMA says 9 Bangkok districts still flooded

Posted on 12/12/2011 by Antoni Uni

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration announced Monday that nine of its districts are still partially flooded. The BMA said the districts, which are still affected by flooding, are Thawee Watana, Nong Khem, Bang Kae, Don Mueang, Sai Mai, Bang Khen, Khan … Continue reading →

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Latest update: a 150+ collection YouTube / Vimeo-videos about the Thai floodings 2011

Posted on 12/12/2011 by Antoni Uni

12-12-2011 Up-to today lots of people are still suffering and floating at and/or wading through polluted (flood)-water but the (international) press start silencing, might be because of ongoing local soothing press-releases about “Bangkok dry”, “flooded areas dry this month (December … Continue reading →

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Dogs face killer disease after Thai floods

Posted on 11/12/2011 by Antoni Uni

Abandoned dogs rescued after the floods in Thailand are now under threat from a killer disease, according to volunteers working near Bangkok. About 300 animals rescued from the rising waters and sheltered on an elevated bridge less than 60km from … Continue reading →

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Govt needs a credible flood prevention plan by next April (Thailand)

Posted on 11/12/2011 by Antoni Uni

Japanese investors in Thailand expect the government to come up with a credible, comprehensive plan by April 2012 to prevent a repeat of this year’s massive floods, according to the Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro). That sounds like a deadline … Continue reading →

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Sanyo shutters Thai shop

Posted on 11/12/2011 by Antoni Uni

Sanyo Semiconductor has decided to abandon its main production facilities in Thailand because of the recent flooding, which badly damaged its machinery and operations. The company is the first few foreign manufacturer since the disaster to announce an end to … Continue reading →

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Flood disaster worsened by corruption, Thai business leaders say

Posted on 11/12/2011 by Antoni Uni

Thailand’s flood disaster has been made worse by government corruption, business leaders have complained, a news report said Sunday. Thai Chamber of Commerce chairman Pongsak Assakul was quoted by the Bangkok Post as saying the flooding was one of the … Continue reading →

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