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Canals of Bangkok's past: Where did they go?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/11/2011
» When the canals died, the flooding once briefly endured, became a monster out of control.
Dry in 11 days?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/11/2011
» Can the flood water really be gone in 11 days? The Irrigation Department says it can since nearly half the northern run-off has flowed into the sea.
Bangkok governor gets his pumps; flooding widens
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/11/2011
» Relations between the BMA and the national government have improved after the governor's requests for more pumps and better drainage were granted. Meanwhile, the flood situation has worsened.
Cooperation improves
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.
Froc members get wet too
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/11/2011
» Being a member of the the government's Flood Relief Operations Command (Froc) does not give you any special immunity from the floods.
Saving Chatuchak's luxury fish
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/10/2011
» Like vendors all over Bangkok, Chatuchak's exotic pet shops must save their merchandise first. Floods are dangerous for some fish too.
New idea for ridding city of floodwater
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/10/2011
» Froc explores a new idea for draining flood water as evacuation centres are prepared in nearby provinces. (Note: Most of Bangkok remains dry)
Situation critical (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/10/2011
» Waters from the north have arrived in Bangkok, causing widespread flooding and renewed calls for evacuation of hardest-hit areas.
Mother Nature steps up the pressure
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/10/2011
» As a mass of floodwater from the north reaches the city's outer defences, authorities are sounding less and less confident that Bangkok will be spared the flooding that has ravaged much of the country.
Ground zero shifts to Bangkok (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/10/2011
» There is a lot to watch today as attention shifts to Bangkok. Among the topics we are following are flooding in the Khlong Prapa area, the expected arrival of the northern run-off and a possible dispute between the national and city governments.