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Froc ending its work
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/12/2011
» The distribution of relief supplies was problematic, communications with the public often poor, but as the Flood Relief Operations Command (Froc) winds down, people who worked for it are proud of the contribution they made.
Promises, promises
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/12/2011
» The government has vowed to drain flood water out of low-lying Bangkok, Pathum Thani and Nonthaburi communities by the New Year and to follow HM the King's advice to prevent similar flooding in the future.
Sluice gate harmony
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/12/2011
» Fisherman have replaced angry residents at the Phraya Suren sluice gate where, according to Froc director Pracha Promnok, the conflict has been settled.
Floods: Duel of the sluicegates
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/11/2011
» Rogue red shirt police major takes law into own hands with locals, back & forth sluicegate duel: half meter up, half meter down, Bangkok governor says stop ...
The great flood "conspiracy"
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/11/2011
» There have been rumours that the floods were not an accident, but had been planned by the previous government. This subject was debated in parliament on Sunday in an exchange between Justice Minister Pracha Promnok and opposition leader Abhisit Vejjajiva.
Big bag conflict continues
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/11/2011
» Unable to win the prime ministers approval for allowing the release of water through the big bag barrier, Don Muang residents have done the job themselves.
Residents angry over "big bag" barrier
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/11/2011
» The big bag (sandbag) barrier in northern Bangkok has been credited with saving the inner city from flooding, but it has left residents in the outer city under water, prompting protests.
Govt says 'sorry'
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/11/2011
» In parliament yesterday, Froc director Pracha Promnok issued an apology to flood victims for the government's slow response to the flood crisis, as the overall situation finally begins to improve.
Bangkok's fight to stay (partially) dry
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/11/2011
» The BMA is making an all-out effort to drain floodwater from the northern outskirts through Khlong Bang Sue in the hope of protecting the heart of Bangkok.
Latest plan to save Bangkok
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/10/2011
» Time is running short as the ICT minister details the latest plan to save the most populated part of the city, but the Bangkok governor has doubts.