Oct 11
17

Daily round-up: 2011-10-17

  • Thailand Floods Foster Unity in Divided Country (VOA) http://t.co/7hu2zQoD #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Bangkok declared safe; Water runoff from North flows past city (Bangkok Post) http://t.co/mINT9L8m #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Rush to save Navanakorn Industrial Park in Pathum Thani (Bangkok Post) http://t.co/gLNGQqeK #ThaiFloodEng #
  • BMA begs govt to act to keep flood water from Pathum Thani out of city (Nation) http://t.co/KCQKplTb #ThaiFloodEng #
  • RT @somtow: One wonders if POST's news that Bangkok is out of danger is a bit premature => Yes, contradictory to Nation #
  • Check the rain radar to see where it is raining in the Bangkok area this morning http://t.co/Pzk6jdPy #ThaiFloodEng #
  • If you live near Samut Prakan City then come & watch the Temple Fair Parade at about 8 a.m. http://t.co/dbGSVv51 #
  • 7:30am Severe traffic congestion on Sukhumwit Road in Samut Prakan for the next 2 hours due to temple fair parade #
  • Parade for Samut Prakan Temple Fair has started. Red cloth will arrive at Phra Samut Chedi at 2pm http://t.co/J9bxoZLt #
  • 8:10am Samut Prakan City closed for 90 minutes for temple fair parade. Heavy traffic congestion on Sukhumwit in Paknam #
  • 9:20am Samut Prakan Temple Fair Parade in Paknam is still continuing. City closed to traffic. http://t.co/Za3ptEd1 #
  • The sacred red cloth now on a boat heading to Phra Pradaeng for the next part of the parade. http://t.co/TR4zyAdH #
  • Samut Prakan Temple Fair starts today until 28th Oct. Open all day but between 5pm & 6am roads in the city are closed #
  • Scattered rain showers across Bangkok this morning but will remain mostly dry. Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani & Ayutthaya dry. #
  • Central Bangkok may have escaped the worst of the floods, but districts in the north & Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani & Ayutthaya remain flooded. #
  • Dream World in Pathum Thani and Safari World & Siam Park City in Northeastern Bangkok are open as normal #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Impact Arena in Nonthaburi say there is no flooding in their area & all events are running as normal #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Flood Relief Centre: High tide causes 1-2 metre flood in some areas of Pathum Thani & Nonthaburi (MCOT) #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Three major dams are discharging less water to help relieve floods downstream (MCOT) http://t.co/JYjByZTE #ThaiFloodEng #
  • BKK governor admits city not safe from flood threat yet; orders reinforcement of flood levees (TAN) #ThaiFloodEng #
  • RT @USEmbassyBKK: USS George Washington departed Singapore to provide aid if needed in Thailand #ThaiFloodEng #
  • RT @_Willowtree_: Pathumthani market abandoned. Water at waist level http://t.co/dyhjtT5G #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Photos of the Samut Prakan Temple Fair Parade this morning ขบวนแห่ผ้าห่มองค์พระสมุทรเจดีย์ http://t.co/bsnfy9qU #
  • 11.45am Pracha, head of Flood Relief Ctr. orders evacuation in NavaNakorn /via @tukky_nt #ThaiFloodEng #
  • RT @_Willowtree_: Along Chao Phraya river, a flooded temple in Ayutthaya http://t.co/IYe9mHLr #ThaiFloodEng #
  • RT @saritaCNN: Are you in Ayutthaya or other flood-affected areas? Please share your stories with CNN #ThaiFloodEng #
  • I'm at Phra Samut Chedi for ceremony to wrap the red cloth around stupa. Looks like a storm coming http://t.co/LKook4Fo #
  • Sacred red cloth being taken around Phra Samut Chedi 3 times before being wrapped around the stupa http://t.co/ftT6IzK2 #
  • The guys at the top of the Chedi fastening the red cloth don't have any safety harnesses. Scarey. http://t.co/lsKSo876 #
  • RT @suthichai: All 270 factories in Nava Nakhon told to shut down machinery by Flood Relief Op Center #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Wat Phra Dhammakaya in Pathum Thani orders monks to evacuate /via @Juarawee #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Wat Phra Dhammakaya was a safe area where 1,500 cars had been parked. These cars need to be moved now #ThaiFloodEng #
  • If you parked your car at Thammasat University Rangsit campus you need to move it now /via @Aormortor #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Parents advised to stop children playing in floodwater. Many incidents of kids with diarrhoea & fever #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Pathum Thani Provincial Court cancels all court trials until further notice (Nation) http://t.co/5nXAnR3j #ThaiFloodEng #
  • The @bangkokgovernor tells people to only listen to him as he alone will say if city is in danger or not #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Facing flood, oldest Thai factory park evacuated (AP) http://t.co/pubHN4cJ /via @8td #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Thai floods claim more factories, Bangkok safe for now (Reuters) http://t.co/wKf9D011 #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Housing estate in Pathum Thani inundated with 2 meter floodwater (BkkPost) http://t.co/vfOdqN97 #ThaiFloodEng #
  • #ThaifloodEng 307 dead (since July), 3 missing, 27 provinces affected (Nation) #
  • 6pm Big storm coming from Gulf of Thailand & will hit Samut Prakan/South Bangkok soon http://t.co/Pzk6jdPy #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Roads through Samut Prakan City will be closed every night from 5pm for temple fair until 28th October #
  • 6:30pm Rain storm hitting Samut Prakan now, on its way to Southern Bangkok next; will last several hours #ThaiFloodEng #
  • 6:42pm Watch CH.9/NBT now for English updates on the flood situation in Thailand #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Unfortunately I cannot watch the flood update as we have a big storm in Samut Prakan that has cut the satellite signal #
  • FROC: No flooding will happen in Bangkok tonight. Another defensive wall will be built. Flood hotline 1111 #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Watch @TAN_Network on True CH.78 now for English news on the flooding in Thailand #ThaiFloodEng #
  • 7pm Big storm centered over Samut Prakan & Southern Bangkok; heading Northwest http://t.co/Pzk6jdPy #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Pictures from red cloth ceremony at Phra Samut Chedi in Samut Prakan พิธีแห่ผ้าห่มองค์สมุทรเจดีย์ http://t.co/dSMpQhjT #
  • Thailand Flood map showing flooded areas (marked in blue) & roads blocked (red car) http://t.co/AApaXZUb #ThaiFloodEng #
  • RT @coptang: Is the Bangkok-Chiang Mai train running? => No trains heading north. Take a bus or fly #ThaiFloodEng #
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Oct 11
16

Daily round-up: 2011-10-16

  • English language resources available on Google crisis page http://t.co/3Fwt0EV6 /via @AKunrojpanya #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Soldiers, sandbags defend Bangkok from floods (AFP) http://t.co/pP8tK1jg #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Flood barriers will determine Thai capital's fate (AP) http://t.co/sQIL4gTx #ThaiFloodEng #
  • RT @in0nymous: I'm saddened to report that fight to save Western Digital Bangpa-in has been surrendered. The #ThaiFloodEng has destroyed us. #
  • RT @in0nymous: Picture from the #ThaiFloodEng at Western Digital Bangpa-in today http://t.co/CHxBlQ4Z #
  • RT @4amexpat: Arial photos of flooding in Ayutthaya w/ GPS locations and track. http://t.co/pzMxjrFG #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Nakhon Pathom run-off is main threat to Bangkok: governor (Nation) http://t.co/0mTIqspe #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Fourth Ayutthaya estate falls (Bangkok Post) http://t.co/RfcZPKxw #ThaiFloodEng #
  • People in Bangkok should not panic, but should take precautions (Bangkok Post) http://t.co/WUPEPILD #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Chao Phraya River hits record high, governor soothes fears (Bangkok Post) http://t.co/VeQACgYR #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Nice sunny morning here in Samut Prakan. Water from the heavy rains last night have drained away. http://t.co/O1D7k7FV #
  • RT @KristieKenney: Good morning sunshine. Nice to see sun in BKK after last night's torrential rains #
  • Be careful of the next King High Tide: 8:06am in Paknam & 9:17am in Bangkok http://t.co/xSTeEg08 #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Min Buri declared disaster zone; flooding has affected 35 communities (NNT) http://t.co/fgcvqteG #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Three useful iPhone apps to help Thai people with the #ThaiFlood http://t.co/44hnBlpJ #ThaiFloodEng #
  • 8:10am No flooding at high tide in Paknam. Let's hope Bangkok does well too in an hour #ThaiFloodEng #
  • This morning I'm at City Hall in Samut Prakan to take pics of "good luck" ceremony for temple fair http://t.co/zQcbGq3S #
  • Ceremony to seek permission & wish for good luck for the Phra Samut Chedi Temple Fair http://t.co/3c9I4K1b #
  • Ceremony now over & everyone is rushing to grab some of the food offering http://t.co/Z8TT4U9p #
  • Samut Prakan Governor just gave us all 1,000 Baht each for working hard reporting flood news. Very "jai dee". I'll give mine to Red Cross. #
  • Samut Prakan: Tomorrow will be the parade for the Temple Fair. Starts at 7:45am & finishes about 3pm at Phra Samut Chedi #
  • PM presides over launch of 1,028 boats helping to speed up water out to sea at Phra Nangklao Bridge #ThaiFloodEng #
  • 10,000 businesses affected by flood in 15 provinces, impacting 350,000 workers: Labour Ministry (MCOT) #ThaiFloodEng #
  • RT @seacorro: Sandbagging in central Bangkok quite random => Yes, saw yesterday, not everyone worried #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Repair on Ban Phrao floodgate in Pathum Thani finished; flooding reported in Klongluang, PathumThani (TAN) #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Irrigation Dept expects northern flood runoff to reach BKK today; flood barriers reinforced (TAN) #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Useful map showing where it is raining in Thailand at this moment: http://t.co/1Er6J5wa #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Looks like it is raining in Bangkok. Watch live street cams on this map: http://t.co/QjHf7Ca7 #ThaiFloodEng #
  • RT @ThaiFaq: What time will [flood run-off] reach Bangkok? = King High Tide is 7:35pm so might flood then #ThaiFloodEng #
  • RT @seacorro: It was but moved over us quickly => If you are still at Lumphini Park, then I can see there is a rainstorm all around you now #
  • Rain radar map seems accurate. Samut Prakan being hit by this big storm now: http://t.co/o0wVsCab #ThaiFloodEng #
  • When searching for news on the #ThaiFloodEng hashtag, also add "-RT" so that you don't see any of the retweets #
  • National Flood Relief Centre: The huge volume of water from upstream has already passed Bangkok (MCOT) #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Final King High Tide will be tomorrow then the next set is from 27-31 October. High Tide tonight 7:35pm #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Boat races in Samut Prakan & Phra Pradaeng have been canceled due to strong currents on the Chao Phraya #ThaiFloodEng #
  • RT @arunjain22: Are shopping malls & banks working in Bangkok? => Yes, everything is open as normal #ThaiFloodEng #
  • BMA: Last night's floods in BKK result of heavy rainfall of 154mm, not runoff from North /via @JackPrinya #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Kanchanaburi is seeing a 70% drop in tourism revenue even though it isn't flooded (BkkPost) #ThaiFloodEng #
  • 1,000 Baht bounty for any crocodile caught dead or alive; 300 escaped in Ayuthaya alone (BkkPost) #ThaiFloodEng #
  • RT @ThaiFaq: Any estimates on how long for floodwater to flow into the sea? => Minimum 40 days if no rain #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Bang Pa-In flood kills 1 million chickens (NNT) http://t.co/DZbTAKWa #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Bangkok braces for the next round of floods at the end of October (NNT) http://t.co/a8APH0F2 #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Standby for the Thai lottery, results coming through now. #
  • 16 October: Thai Lottery full results. http://t.co/hJSzqFTA #
  • 5:30pm Heavy rain again in central Bangkok causing flooding on some roads: http://t.co/Z1aeXSKi #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Looking at the rain radar Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani & Ayutthaya have been without rain for most of the day #ThaiFloodEng #
  • All 5 industrial estates in Ayutthaya flooded; Navanakorn Industrial Estate in Pathum Thani is safe (MCOT) #ThaiFloodEng #
  • 6:35pm Chao Phraya River is not so high at high tide tonight. Looks like the run-off has already passed us #ThaiFloodEng #
  • In previous years we always had at least a foot of water during high tide in Paknam even with no rain. Flooding we have now is from the rain #
  • RT @jamiemonk: The end of a hot, sunny day in Phuket RT @CamilleLemmens: Samui's sky is almost near perfect & very blue indeed #
  • Dao Khanong, Nonthaburi had 154.5mm of rain yesterday. This year so far 2,158mm, 47.1% more than average #ThaiFloodEng #
  • RT @travelhappy: What will happen with high tides at end of month? => If we have passed this one then I'm confident we can survive the next. #
  • Floods recede north of Bangkok; capital will escape worst flooding in decades (AP) http://t.co/axOUcoAo #ThaiFloodEng #
  • The longest running temple fair in Thailand starts tomorrow in Samut Prakan. Parade is at 8 a.m. http://t.co/dbGSVv51 #
  • The red cloth for the stupa will be paraded around Paknam at 8 a.m., then taken by boat to Phra Pradaeng, then Phra Samut Chedi at 2 p.m. #
  • 17-31 Oct: River boats will stop running Pakkret-Sathorn & Nonthaburi-Wat Ratchasongkorn /via @js100radio #ThaiFloodEng #
  • PHOTO ALBUM: Phra Samut Chedi Worshipping Ceremony พิธีบวงสรวงหน้าองค์พระสมุทรเจดีย์ http://t.co/sxbt5QIk #
  • Heaviest rainfall in past 24hrs was in Klong Lan Pattana, Klong Lan District, Kampangpetch at 192.5mm #ThaiFloodEng #
  • 16 Oct: Latest flood situation report in English from the Emergency Operation Center: http://t.co/bZ0h3bkS #ThaiFloodEng #
  • RT @tonravee: Watch our special reports on flood situation in Thailand at >> http://t.co/EWCzUEiH #ThaiFloodEng #
  • RT @jezzabkk: Not much receding going on round Rangsit. Ch3 reported spread from Klong 1 to Klong 2 & Klong 6 rising fast #
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Daily round-up: 2011-10-15

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Daily round-up: 2011-10-14

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Oct 11
12

Daily round-up: 2011-10-12

  • Only 18 more "Is it safe for me to come to Thailand on holiday?" letters to reply to. More coming in all the time :-( #
  • RT @JOTR_Patana: There is still an open invitation for @RichardBarrow to be our guest at #TechEx2011 conference => Would love to go, but… #
  • Residents in Samkok, Pathum Thani closed off road in anger that flood dyke blocks drainage of water (TAN) #ThaiFlood #
  • New iPhone app for reporting #ThaiFlood Comes with pre-set (Thai only) phrases + geo coordinates http://t.co/K6nbHagE #
  • Trucks to broadcast message [in Thai only?] for BKK residents to evacuate homes 3 hours before flood water hits (TAN) #
  • RT @AndrewHurd: Oh dear god!! How will I know if it's a flood evacuation or a special deal on pomelo? The horror! #
  • Water levels on the Chao Phraya River in inner Bangkok only up slightly compared to yesterday (Bangkok Post) #ThaiFlood #
  • Phuket: RT @jamiemonk: Rain is bucketing down this afternoon RT @Khunlaila: Looks like it's going to rain all night long #
  • Daily round-up of my Tweets about Thailand & the #ThaiFlood can be found here: http://t.co/SPYcEyTa #
  • Donations for #ThaiFlood victims can now be made at all branches of 7-Eleven around the country. #
  • Google Crisis Response are now working with #ThaiFlood to produce this map http://t.co/hfS87kST (Thai Only) #
  • The Emergency Shelter at Thammasat Rangsit Campus is in urgent need of mosquito nets /via @Aormortor #ThaiFlood #
  • Be careful of tomorrow's High Tide at Paknam 5:45am, Klong Toei 6:33am & Bangkok 7:11am (higher on Friday) #ThaiFlood #
  • I posted 8 photos on Facebook in the album "Climbing the Greasy Pole Competition" http://t.co/RNinD3hb #
  • "Hi I’m going to Bangkok on 24 Nov. Do you think situation would have subsided by then?" => I really hope so! #ThaiFlood #
  • A list of useful #ThaiFlood information for foreigners living in Thailand http://t.co/itcileJO /via @axiomebkk #
  • RT @aissaegantioqui: We will arrive on Thur & stay in Siam Square area. It is our first time. Should we cancel? => Should be no problem #
  • RT @bowdat: My friend will go to Bangkok on 27th Oct, is it OK? => We're worried about King High Tide floods at that time #
  • Over 1,000 flood victims have taken shelter at Thammasat's Rangsit Campus (Nation) http://t.co/XSvTNzON #ThaiFlood #
  • All tourist attractions in Samut Prakan (Crocodile Farm, Erawan Museum & Ancient Siam) are open as normal. NO #ThaiFlood #
  • Video update about Chulalongkorn Floodgate (Pathum Thani) on ASEAN TV http://t.co/XaWnsbDy /via @Juarawee #ThaiFlood #
  • Help make mobile toilets like this http://t.co/6n3aQ55U at Architecture Faculty, Chula Uni /via @veen_NT #ThaiFlood #
  • Thailand beefs up airport flood defences (AFP) http://t.co/DmohZVKo #ThaiFlood #
  • Thai Red Cross Society urgently needs blood donation. In Bangok go to Red Cross HQ on Henri Dunant Road. #ThaiFlood #
  • You can help #ThaiFlood victims by donating online on the Thai Red Cross Society website http://t.co/OlJOUzi8 #
  • Victims complain of no medicinal staff, poor facilities at shelters in Ayutthaya http://t.co/iFyjgNgP #ThaiFlood #
  • Officials confident that Bangkok will escape the threat of being flooded (BkkPost) http://t.co/KBxqawRH #ThaiFlood #
  • Officials & residents in Pathum Thani repair the 11 broken flood barriers (Nation) http://t.co/uPXI890i #ThaiFlood #
  • Thailand and Bangkok Floods – Is It Safe For Tourists? By @TravelHappy http://t.co/CeGvj7wv #ThaiFlood #
  • 7 a.m. Watch @TAN_Network on CH.78 or online http://t.co/qAIDIMlC for #ThaiFlood updates in English #
  • #ThaiFlood updates can be watched in English on @ASEAN_NEWSROOM on True CH.99 & online http://www.aseantv.net #
  • Boats on Saen Saeb Canal in Bangkok will only operate between Sriboonruang Temple & Pratunam /via @js100radio #ThaiFlood #
  • I'm watching @TAN_Network for #ThaiFlood updates, essential viewing for expats & foreign tourists in Thailand #
  • Bkk Post: Tourism Minister says govt will not declare state of emergency; "could cause panic among foreign tourists" #
  • Free #ThaiFlood parking at Airport Rail Link Makkasan Station & Suvarnabhumi Airport's long-term parking lot (BkkPost) #
  • Due to high tide this morning, you may find a number of piers on the Chao Phraya River closed due to the #ThaiFlood #
  • 8:10am Boat services on Saen Saeb Canal now cancelled until water level goes down /via @js100radio #ThaiFlood #
  • From now until after the weekend, all high tides will cause flooding in Bangkok http://t.co/xSTeEg08 #ThaiFlood #
  • About 2,212 Thai schools have suffered some 1.4 billion baht in #ThaiFlood damage (BkkPost) #
  • UPDATED 12 October: Maps of Flood Risk Areas in Bangkok #ThaiFlood http://t.co/UTLRutrv #
  • UPDATED 12 October: Map Showing Flooded Roads in Thailand #ThaiFlood http://t.co/pAdaOYao #
  • RT @anneusm: R u kidding? News is on CNN. Who'd visit Thailand in times of this major crisis? => Do you really believe foreign media? #
  • The #ThaiFlood is limited to certain areas. We are NOT all under water. Yes, we have rain but it is the rainy season! #
  • In Samut Prakan, between Bangkok & the sea, we have NO flooding & ALL tourist attractions are open as normal #ThaiFlood #
  • RT @WomenLearnThai: Richard, in your opinion, what are the main areas to avoid today? => You have itchy feet? Stay home! #
  • Many provinces in Northern, Northeastern & Southern Thailand are not affected by the #ThaiFlood including islands #
  • The full dress rehearsals of the Royal Barge Procession on Thursday & next Tuesday have been cancelled (BkkPost) #
  • #ThaiFlood Tourists are advised not to go to Ayutthaya to take pics of the floods as they will hinder rescue operations #
  • Customers are complaining that prices of life jackets have gone up from 250 to 600 Baht in some places (TAN) #ThaiFlood #
  • With all the #ThaiFlood news lately, I forgot that today marks the end of the three month long Buddhist Rains Retreat. #
  • For news about #ThaiFlood in English, I suggest we switch to #ThaiFloodEng as #ThaiFlood is mainly Thai & moving fast #
  • If you don't follow me on Twitter then I cannot send you personal replies about the #ThaiFlood situation #
  • Major tourist attractions in Bangkok such as Dream World, Safari World & Siam Park City are open as normal #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Dinner Cruises on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok tell us that they are operating as normal #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Thai Travel News: Essential #ThaiFlood Information for Foreign Tourists in Thailand http://t.co/CZyav3zi #
  • RT @terryfrd: CH 3 just reported frm Ayutthaya hi-tech industrial park which is not flooded as rumoured #ThaiFloodEng #
  • RT @in0nymous: 200 buses will evacuate WD employees from Bangpa-in Industrial Estate in 2 hours #ThaiFloodEng #
  • RT @gun_zlinger: For tourists, foreigners & English speakers, please follow #ThaiFloodEng for latest update & information about #ThaiFlood #
  • Lovely sunny weather here in Samut Prakan. No sign of rain. Canals & river low. No panic buying or sandbagging. #ThaiFloodEng #
  • RT @JenRevadee: Seriously? Pouring rain and strong wind here in Phra Arthit! => Beautiful blue sky. #
  • RT @bangkokpundit: Bkk seems in complete panic now => Not surprised if you believe everything you see on TV #
  • Watching Thai TV I keep seeing same footage first aired 2-3 days beforehand. No more dramatic scenes or getting lazy? #
  • RT @bangkokpundit: Then by next week if floods are not bad, everyone will forget everything and back to normal => Yes, short memory #
  • We had panic last year but in the end nothing much happened in BKK. At the moment the river can handle run-off/high tide. But not rain too. #
  • RT @JenRevadee: Did u see Workpoint's truck drown? Quite a scene => They do have some good footage but not enough for saturation coverage #
  • RT @sittha: NSTDA employees (in Science Park next to Thammasart Rangsit) told to evacuate 30 mins ago. #ThaiFloodEng #
  • RT @wetfdstamp: Very sunny & little to no rain in Chiang Mai for the past week or so. Cool night temps as well. #
  • RT @bangkokpundit: Only light rain so far though [in Bangkok] => Yes, up to Mother Nature now. No rain = no big flood #
  • RT @in0nymous: Images from Bangpa-in now http://t.co/mTIJ9u8k http://t.co/bKku58KD #ThaiFloodEng #
  • The Hi-Tech industrial estate in Bang Pa-In is still safe (Bangkok Post) http://t.co/UN56HW8c #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Next High Tide in Bangkok is expected at 5:44pm for Klong Toei & 6:20pm for Grand Palace #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Phitsanulok begins post-flood cleanup; Nan River down by 1 meter (NNT) http://t.co/UwVFjjw1 #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Bangkok relies on floodwalls & clear weather; residents told to not panic but be prepared (NNT) http://t.co/iagiY4qP #
  • Essential Thai Flood Information for Foreign Tourists in Thailand http://t.co/hSRLyUef #ThaiFloodEng #
  • I should have bought stocks in Mama noodles. I would have made a fortune #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/GtRE2n06 #
  • RT @tri26: Saen Sab Canal at Petchburi Rd entrance of Soi 39 http://t.co/xe2KMBml => Yes, looking black as normal #
  • Watching people "panic buy" at Big C. Mama noodles all gone so buying things that they don't normally eat #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Empty shelves that I saw at Big C were for Mama noodles, bottled water, canned fish & plastic bags #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Thailand floods: Updated info for tourists by @CNNGo http://t.co/GQe9GPgm #ThaiFloodEng #
  • RT @AmmSarosha: This is probably the 2nd wave too => Yes they probably ate the supplies waiting for the big flood #
  • RT @elgrodo: Smaller local stores near me seem well stocked => Yes agreed, same here in Samut Prakan #ThaiFloodEng #
  • PM, Bangkok governor uncertain capital can be spared flooding (MCOT) http://t.co/llm8f23v #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Northeastern province of Khon Kaen declares all 26 districts flood disaster zones, 900,000 affected (MCOT) #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Thai PM: Many provinces may be under floodwater for two months (MCOT) #ThaiFloodEng #
  • What time will it flood in Bangkok? If you live near the river check the charts http://t.co/cmy3Ltwv #ThaiFloodEng #
  • The high tide will reach us in Paknam any time now & will reach the Grand Palace area at about 6:20pm. #ThaiFloodEng #
  • 5:30pm Paknam: Often get high tide floods this time of year. Not high enough today #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/M0bVzEip #
  • RT @_JustMelissa: Yessss! Saen Saeb water taxi is running!! Not many people either #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Starting from today, the MRT Subway will close some of their entrances. However trains will run as normal #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Bangkok Residents Begin Hoarding Food, Water on Flood Threat (Bloomberg) http://t.co/bzZRBXkG #ThaiFloodEng #
  • Floods forces shutdown of Western Digital's Thailand plants (Computerworld) http://t.co/vXrZ29cw #ThaiFloodEng #
  • The excellent Thai Talking Food Menu for the iPhone is only 99 Cents today http://t.co/lIASWCA4 Upgrade coming soon #
  • Toyota temporarily suspends production in Thailand: http://t.co/0ah5olP6 (MCOT) #ThaiFloodEng #
  • RT @two10eleven: Pics of my day helping carry sandbags near Rangsit Market #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/XM6jrkaE http://t.co/OH0eowBs #
  • Watch Asean TV CH.99 now for news about the #ThaiFlood situation in Bangkok & Thailand #ThaiFloodEng /via @ThanongK #
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Oct 11
11

Daily round-up: 2011-10-11

  • Missed any of my #ThaiFlood tweets from today? Daily round-up of Thai news: http://t.co/uzqrwIh6 #
  • Immediate evacuation of Sam Khok in Pathum Thani after watergates broke & area flooded /via @thaiflood #ThaiFlood #
  • Thai PM Yingluck now admits that Bangkok is ill-prepared against rising floodwaters http://t.co/Sk81DNDh #ThaiFlood #
  • 10:30pm Officials confident they can fix the broken watergate at Sam Khok in Pathum Thani /via @js100radio #ThaiFlood #
  • RT @Majita9: Do you know if Thonburi station is working to Kanchanaburi? => Running as normal #
  • Trending on Twitter in Thailand today were hashtags #ThaiFlood & #prayforthailand & words "flood", "rain" & "Yingluck" #
  • Thai Photo of the day: Thai Fruit Carving http://t.co/qRmdHcPO #
  • 4:45am Getting ready to go to the Rub Bua Festival in Bang Phli. At least it isn't raining. Hopefully it will stay dry. #
  • Despite the early hour, already 1000's of people here in Bang Phli for the #RubBua Lotus Throwing Festival #
  • Rub Bua Festival at Bang Phli starts at around 7am this morning ประเพณีรับบัวบางพลี http://t.co/hBFFv5J9 #RubBua #
  • UN expert urges reform of Thai royal insult laws (http://t.co/La5A9PfE) http://t.co/7Zc3Lxs1 #
  • Backpacking to the future: Modern traveler follows original Lonely Planet guide | @CNNGo http://t.co/1pfWlEgX #
  • Rest of week may be declared a holiday in Thailand due to the #ThaiFlood http://t.co/QplPvRwH #
  • #ThaiFlood cripples economy; Heavy inundation in Ayutthaya will hit auto industry (Nation) http://t.co/sEJpw0Or #
  • 100 crocodiles escape from farm in Uthai Thani. "They don't usually eat anyone" (BkkPost) http://t.co/ieuhcbwz #
  • Chao Phraya's fury erupts; Thousands evacuated to safety at Nakhon Sawan (Bangkok Post) http://t.co/ufDdLfdG #
  • Blue sky & sunshine here in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan for the #RubBua Festival. Should be good. http://t.co/HGhDPFFa #
  • One of the beautiful floats that will take part in the #RubBua parade along the Samrong Canal. http://t.co/BhqTTYOS #
  • Already countless 1000's of people lining the banks of the Samrong Canal for the #RubBua Festival http://t.co/tqneml9Q #
  • The sacred Luang Phor Tho image. As it passes people will throw lotus flowers #RubBua http://t.co/aYtW9FZh #
  • Getting hit by 100's of lotus flowers buds being thrown at the Buddha image #RubBua #
  • Most lotus flowers are missing the target but the Buddha image is already half covered #RubBua http://t.co/HOVnMq4p #
  • ประเพณีรับบัวบางพลี 2554 – Luang Phor Tho Buddha image now nearly fully covered in lotus flowers http://t.co/H6HSoYmE #
  • PHOTOS: Rub Bua Festival 2011 http://t.co/REXkssLZ #
  • We were very lucky with the weather during #RubBua Festival. Next I'm driving down to Chonburi for the Buffalo Racing. #
  • RT @wayne_hay: Heavy rain has given way to beautiful sunshine in Ayutthaya. Long may it last! #ThaiFlood #
  • Thai PM Yingluck says no to holiday & will not declare state of emergency for #ThaiFlood (Nation) http://t.co/cdphdZOA #
  • RT @seacorro: Cost of sandbags is now about 60 Baht! If you can get them that is #ThaiFlood #
  • What time will it flood in Bangkok? Check the High Tide Charts http://t.co/xSTeEg08 #ThaiFlood #
  • RT @Jawnie: Are the river taxis and tour boats still running in Bangkok? => Yes, everything as normal #ThaiFlood #
  • I've just driven from Bangkok to Chonburi & road is dry. Important to note, whole of Thailand is NOT flooded #ThaiFlood #
  • Climbing the greasy pole to reach a 1,000 Baht banknote at the Chonburi Races http://t.co/A8Ovm8wh #
  • Full-Dress Rehearsals of Royal Barge Procession on 13 & 18 October have been cancelled http://t.co/NmWTZ3Hx #ThaiFlood #
  • RT @veen_NT: You can buy T-shirt for Bt250 or donate to help #Thaiflood victims with RS artists. Siam Paragon from 1-5pm #
  • Beautiful sunny day here in Chonburi City for the annual Buffalo Races. NO #ThaiFlood http://t.co/BYXf4iIo #
  • Watch free Muay Thai kickboxing at the Chonburi Races. NO #ThaiFlood http://t.co/nHtPQcdI #
  • I had a great day at the buffalo races in Chonburi. Got 100's of pictures. Very hot & dry today. No #ThaiFlood here. #
  • I'm going to drive back along Old Sukhumwit Road to check on the watergates/pumps on the seafront & Sukhumwit Aquaduct #
  • 23.5-km earth dyke around Suvarnabhumi Airport has been reinforced to keep out flood (Nation) #ThaiFlood #
  • Residents of Pathum Thani's Klong Luang warned to move belongings higher; flood may hit within 3 days (MCOT) #ThaiFlood #
  • I'm at Sukhumwit Aquaduct in Samut Prakan. Pumps here working hard to get water from Suvarnabhumi to the sea #ThaiFlood #
  • Dramatic pictures at Sukhumwit Aquaduct #ThaiFlood http://t.co/Cej2NQ2p #
  • Drainage canal from Suvarnabhumi to the sea only opened this year. Should be making a difference as very full #ThaiFlood #
  • Problem with this floating debris, has to be cleared before being pumped over Sukhumwit #ThaiFlood http://t.co/ydO4DTvI #
  • RT @OnderBora: Is Suvarnabhumi Airport open? => Yes, better drainage & flood barriers this year #ThaiFlood #
  • RT @chriswotton: Did they have drainage problems at Suvarnabhumi last year? => No, so less likely this year #ThaiFlood #
  • Samut Prakan Governor has just arrived at Sukhumwit Aqueduct Pumping Station to discuss problem about floating debris #
  • Satellite image showing the new drainage canal from the airport to where I am by the sea #ThaiFlood http://t.co/8vBuWFGT #
  • Big problem here at Suvarnabhumi Pumping Station. Pumps should be working 24/7 but all quiet due to blockage #ThaiFlood #
  • You can see here what is blocking Suvarnabhumi Drainage Canal. Trying to clear it now #ThaiFlood http://t.co/G5VnWAb1 #
  • As you can see, none of the pumps are turned on. At least 3 should be pumping water out to sea 24/7 http://t.co/ptxpnGNu #
  • They've turned on one pump at Suvarnabhumhi Pumping Station. Big rain storm here now #ThaiFlood http://t.co/Kkywg1Yn #
  • Computer technician tells me they need to turn on at least 3 pumps or canal will flood #ThaiFlood http://t.co/BHWpieZ9 #
  • RT @qandrew: Seems a problem around Bkk. Workers haven't cleaned out my small Klong of weeds in front of pump station #
  • RT @tri26: twitpic.com/6ypx8g LOL. Where is everyone? => Yes, I think they left me in control. I'm all by myself :-) #
  • National Discovery Museum (Museum Siam) will close from now until 20 Oct as it is in the #ThaiFlood zone /via @veen_NT #
  • RT @AjarnOnuma: Any1 near Muang Ake, Rangsit, pls help w/sandbags near futsal field & Hua
    Hin restaurant #ThaiFlood #
  • Just got home after more than 14 hours on the road. 2 festivals in 2 provinces & pumping station = 1,346 pictures! #
  • In the last 2 days I have received nearly 300 inquires from tourists wanting to know if they should cancel their holiday #
  • And today the Minister of Tourism is quoted by The Nation as saying the #ThaiFlood is having limited affect on tourism #
  • RT @Karla_Cripps: Tourist Info line wasn't at all helpful when I called yesterday asking to confirm whether buses/trains were running north #
  • Flood Situation Update for 11th October released by the Tourism Authority of Thailand http://t.co/sGUVBZUQ #ThaiFlood #
  • Video of Suvarnabhumi Pumping Station; water being pumped up & over Sukhumwit Road & out to sea http://t.co/FvJoVF1z #
  • BBC VIDEO: #ThaiFlood victims queue for meals: Rachel Harvey reports from Ayutthaya in Thailand http://t.co/529QdQ35 #
  • Many people asking if it's safe to stay at a hotel in the Pratunam area. Don't these people know it means "Water Gate"?! #
  • Pictures & story of the building of Suvarnabhumi Pumping Station & Sukhumwit Aqueduct http://t.co/ucbkEjBv #ThaiFlood #
  • Map showing location of Suvarnabhumi Drainage Canal, Pumping Station & Aqueduct http://t.co/YexCxYRJ #ThaiFlood #
  • RT @JackPrinya: For #ThaiFlood updates, I recommend following @RichardBarrow @bangkokpundit @veen_NT #
  • RT @qandrew: "Wouldn't it have been more efficient to keep the canal at ground level and build a car bridge over it? #
  • I was told today that using pumps and the "aqueduct" will push water into the sea even at high tide #ThaiFlood #
  • I posted 100 photos on Facebook in the album "Rub Bua Festival 2011 ประเพณีรับบัวบàhttp://t.co/nDZCwHwK #
  • I posted 12 photos on Facebook in the album "ประเพณีวิ่งควาย Buffalo Racing in C" http://t.co/X63n4CVJ #
  • I posted 22 photos on Facebook in the album "Muay Thai Boxing: Up Close" http://t.co/3cQE334z #
  • I am pleased with some of my Muay Thai pictures taken at Chonburi today fb.me/1iF7jr1Sz Nice to watch a free match #
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Oct 11
10

Daily round-up: 2011-10-10

  • Thai Photo of the day: Novice Monk Parade http://t.co/1JPzR9An #
  • RT @KristieKenney: The USA celebrates Columbus Day today so @USEmbassyBKK will be closed today. #
  • Ayutthaya hospital patients airlifted out of 2.2 meter floods (Nation) http://t.co/bcqSHCPM #ThaiFlood #
  • Ayutthaya left in chaos after floods devastate city (Bangkok Post) http://t.co/7vgUk0aP #ThaiFlood #
  • Relief centre at Don Mueang airport calls for donations/volunteers (Bangkok Post) http://t.co/0DVkjUX9 #ThaiFlood #
  • 261 dead, 4 missing in #ThaiFlood 2.3 million people affected in 30 provinces (Bangkok Post) http://t.co/MLqMPWVN #
  • RT @Journotopia: One death is too many, but worth noting that the 261 deaths are counted from mid-July: http://t.co/noMYmUBn #thaifloods #
  • Thai TV showing showing hundreds of new cars under water at the Honda factory in Ayutthaya #ThaiFlood #
  • 3 reported deaths in Ayutthaya caused by electrocution during the #ThaiFlood (CH.3 News) #
  • UPDATED: Map of the 15 Flood Risk Areas in Bangkok (10 October) http://t.co/UTLRutrv #
  • RT @photo_journ: Overnight rain continues to bucket down in Pattaya. Not necessary to go out to know the city is flooded #
  • Staff at Phra Rama IX MRT Station put up flood walls to prevent any floods entering subway (Bangkok Post) #ThaiFlood #
  • Old traditional Thai houses in Ayutthaya survive the #ThaiFlood better than modern homes (BkkPost cartoon) http://t.co/mXjZ8Bde #
  • RT @sunaibkk: Today Joe Gordon will plea guilty to LM charges at the Criminal Court. Verdict is expected on the same day #
  • UPDATED: Map Showing Flooded Roads in Thailand (10 October) http://t.co/pAdaOYao #ThaiFlood #
  • #ThaiFlood related death toll has risen to 269 (since July), 4 missing, 30 provinces affected /via RT @tukky_nt #
  • Ayutthaya speeds up transferring patients from flooded hospital; 5 sub-districts in Lop Buri flooded (MCOT) #ThaiFlood #
  • CH.3 has set up Cooperation Flood Center at Ayutthaya Park Shopping Mall on Asian Highway /via @teurlektom #ThaiFlood #
  • Thai Travel News: What time will it flood in Bangkok? Check the High Tide Charts #ThaiFlood http://t.co/Eg1zKd88 #
  • Video of Bangkok floods in 1942 http://t.co/gR9OG7H4 Doubtful if it will be as bad as this #ThaiFlood #
  • Evacuation has begun in Nakhon Sawan after floodwall partially collapses. Water rising fast /via @tulsathit #ThaiFlood #
  • Thai Red Cross Society urgently needs blood donation (NNT) http://t.co/22zB6tRm #ThaiFlood #
  • Boat owners who want to join the armada tomorrow to "push" the water down the Chao Phraya can call 1199 #ThaiFlood #
  • 10 patients at Ayutthaya Hospital died while awaiting evacuation (TAN) #ThaiFlood #
  • Flooding from heavy rain seen on Vipavadee, Paholyothin, Ramkamhaeng & Lardprao roads in Bangkok (TAN) #ThaiFlood #
  • Residents in Sa Kaew are being warned after at least 10 crocodiles crossed the border from Cambodia #ThaiFlood #
  • I wasn't worried about my house flooding until neighbours started building brick walls http://t.co/vSL1rPx0 #ThaiFlood #
  • Video from Nakhon Sawan showing residents rushing to stop the flood: http://t.co/oE3f56vr /via @veen_NT #ThaiFlood #
  • US citizen pleads guilty to insulting Thai royals; sentencing on Nov 9 (AFP) http://t.co/2u7pYcey #
  • Nakhon Sawan flood crisis; evacuation in progress after embankment collapses (BkkPost) http://t.co/y2tIeNHv #ThaiFlood #
  • Latest in Nakhon Sawan: no electricity in municipality, army truck unable to enter, only boat /via @Juarawee #ThaiFlood #
  • High Tide today: Paknam – 4:26pm, Klong Toei 5:13pm & Bangkok 5:45pm. Higher in the morning. #ThaiFlood #
  • Thai Travel News: Bangkok to Phuket Charity Bike Ride October 2011 http://t.co/F9IxMmtM #
  • 16 Army bases in Lopburi and Saraburi to be used as evacuation centers (Nation) #ThaiFlood #
  • Finance Minister: Bank of Thailand estimates nationwide flooding will cost Bt60 bln in damages; 0.6% of GDP #ThaiFlood #
  • Ayutthaya shifts focus from flood prevention to evacuation; situation there remains critical (TAN) http://t.co/CQ1TgXPB #
  • Nonthaburi Governor: Flooding has hit Bangbuathong, Bangkruay, Sainoi; evacuation being prepared for 6 districts (TAN) #
  • Two big festivals tomorrow: Rub Bua in Bang Phli http://t.co/1o5g4K9n & Buffalo Racing in Chonburi http://t.co/Jme6IMUl #
  • Does anyone know the time & place tomorrow for the armada of 1,000 boats to "push" the #ThaiFlood out to sea? #
  • Thailand Reinforces Flood Defenses as Bangkok Under Threat (Bloomberg) http://t.co/zL1buRgZ #ThaiFlood #
  • #ThaiFlood toll at 269, Nakhon Sawan hit hard (Bangkok Post) http://t.co/Iqf1hhmw #
  • RT @kattowers: Kids capitalize on flooding & charge 10 Baht to row from main road to our house in Ayutthaya #ThaiFlood #
  • 400 Ayutthaya residents move into temp shelter at Thammasat University's Rangsit Campus http://t.co/2XiB0tAF #ThaiFlood #
  • UPDATED: Map Showing Flooded Roads in Thailand (10 October) http://t.co/pAdaOYao #ThaiFlood #
  • Thailand scrambles to prevent humanitarian disaster from floods (Reuters) http://t.co/uIyfRGyX #ThaiFlood #
  • RT @Bangkok_Simon: How is Samut Prakarn & what is prognosis for next few days? => No floods yet but I will find dry place for car at weekend #
  • RT @terryfrd: I signed on for 2 more years at the BKK Post today — at the age of 66 => Congratulations! #
  • I guess more monks will be doing their alms round by boat now like these ones at Amphawa: http://t.co/8RB3Wdlf #
  • RT @wishkosana: Do you know any radio station that broadcasts flood news in English? => Try Met 107 FM #
  • Thai Travel News: TAT Launches Get “Like”, Get “Going” Competition http://t.co/rfgdS2oh #
  • If you are planning on going to Rub Bua Festival at Bang Phli tomorrow you should aim to be there by 6am at the latest. #
  • Pictures, maps & notes about the Rub Bua Festival in Bang Phli tomorrow: http://t.co/Mn4VqFeu Starts at 7 a.m. #
  • Thailand Floodwaters Inundate Industrial Zones (Wall Street Journal) http://t.co/3xGl7lOj #ThaiFlood #
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