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News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 19/10/2017
» When learning that Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang daringly announced he would take sole responsibility for the catastrophic flood that slammed most parts of Bangkok on Saturday morning, I thought he wouldn't make it to his first anniversary as head of City Hall this week.
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/10/2012
» Today's on-again, off-again meeting between Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra and WFMC head Plodprasop Suraswadi did take place and, from the looks of it, cooperation should be better from now on.
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/10/2012
» Bangkok Post's editorial cartoonist Mor knows exactly what the problem is behind the sandbag controversary. Meanwhile Bangkok and government officials continue their very public disagreement.
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/10/2012
» Gaemi has arrived in the Bangkok area, not as a tropical storm or a depression, but as big mass of ordinary rain. The rain, varying from light to heavy, is expected to last throughout the day.
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/10/2012
» For the first time this year, weather watchers have a storm system to watch in the South China Sea. Newly-named as GAEMI (21W), it is expected to grow into a significant tropical storm or worse and head in our direction.
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 31/08/2012
» The government assures Bangkokians that next week’s release of water to test the city’s drainage system will not cause a man-made disaster.
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/11/2011
» Repairs have been carried out on the Khlong Sam Wa sluice gate and cooperation between City Hall seems to be improving and the flood crisis continues.
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/11/2011
» The damaging of an important sluice gate by angry residents has prompted the Bangkok governor to take on additional powers, saying the entire capital is now at risk of being flooded.
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 31/10/2011
» The Bangkok governor wants protection for city workers building and repairing flood dykes as residents in flooded communities get angrier.
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/10/2011
» Overflows from the Chao Phraya may make for great tourist photos, but they are a growing concern for city residents and government officials.