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Why did it flood? Bangkok governor explains (with photos)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/03/2015
» After heavy rain, Asoke road took 3 hours to drain. In nearby basement, Tops supermarket became center of attention when sewer back-flushed into store.
What's new in business news: September 13, 2013
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/09/2013
» Bangkok flood tunnel contract signed, growth in G20 countries accelerates & export growth strategy must go, says UN report.
Flood prevention: Just too much rain
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/09/2012
» Floods in Bangkok left cars waiting for hours. Small army of prisoners will help dredge canals, clean drains & drain water.
Super-express floodway
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/11/2011
» A 200km super canal to drain runoff from the natural canals around Bangkok into the sea, handling 1.6 billion cubic metres of water at 6,000 cu/m per second.
Bangkok's drainage system
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/11/2011
» Built in 1983 after major flooding, the canals, tunnels, pump stations & retention ponds of Bangkok's drainage system, of widespread interest only recently.