Flooding in Thailand (photo: AP)
BANGKOK -Volunteers and soldiers race against time for Thailand completed a flood wall built in the antidote to the perimeter of the capital Bangkok. They work hard while flooding preparing to meet Bangkok back.
Until now, 283 people were reported killed by flooding that has hit more than two months ago. The flood also makes industrial area in the North Bangkok cannot operate and make the economic crisis in Thailand is growing worse.
Army Chief of staff Thailand Prayuth Chan-ocha said, that the wall is an antidote to the flooding in Bangkok has been in the stage of completion.
"We plan to carry out the evacuation of residents who live near the Chao Phraya River. When emergencies occur, we are ready to act, "said Prayuth was quoted as saying Daily Times, Friday (2/10/2011).
"The concern today is, as of today until 19 October next there will be a wavelength high. The most important thing now is to push seawater out as quickly as possible, "he said.
Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Kittirat Na Ranong Thailand estimates, flood that hit Thailand has led to a loss of 100 billion baht or approximately Rp28,7 billion (Rp287,07 per baht).
Until now, 283 people were reported killed by flooding that has hit more than two months ago. The flood also makes industrial area in the North Bangkok cannot operate and make the economic crisis in Thailand is growing worse.
Army Chief of staff Thailand Prayuth Chan-ocha said, that the wall is an antidote to the flooding in Bangkok has been in the stage of completion.
"We plan to carry out the evacuation of residents who live near the Chao Phraya River. When emergencies occur, we are ready to act, "said Prayuth was quoted as saying Daily Times, Friday (2/10/2011).
"The concern today is, as of today until 19 October next there will be a wavelength high. The most important thing now is to push seawater out as quickly as possible, "he said.
Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Kittirat Na Ranong Thailand estimates, flood that hit Thailand has led to a loss of 100 billion baht or approximately Rp28,7 billion (Rp287,07 per baht).
Na Ranong added, these losses will most likely continue to grow higher than experienced at this time.
(faj)
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