Twitter Archives for Richard Barrow in Thailand

Daily round-up: 2011-10-17

Richard Barrow — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:00:00 +0000

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 #

Daily round-up: 2011-10-16

Richard Barrow — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 08:00:00 +0000

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 #

Daily round-up: 2011-10-15

Richard Barrow — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 08:00:00 +0000

Missed any of my tweets from today about the #ThaiFlood Visit the archives: http://t.co/YY1fGnYU #ThaiFloodEng #
If you like my tweets, then check out my Facebook page too for more about Thailand: http://t.co/ZCVfWc6V #
Car production halted for another week in Thailand (Bangkok Post) http://t.co/BhjgcQjn #ThaiFloodEng #
Thai capital braces for weekend flooding (AP) http://t.co/UUavFnN3 #ThaiFloodEng #
Flood threat keeps capital on red alert (Bangkok Post) http://t.co/amMJLvfm #ThaiFloodEng #
Chao Phraya River overflowed into downtown areas in Pathum Thani (BkkPost) http://t.co/uJX9Pa1O #ThaiFloodEng #
Electricity plants to close if floods threaten; "no electricity cuts" (BkkPost) http://t.co/nS4tHnTQ #ThaiFloodEng #
First King High Tide to hit Paknam at 7:29am & reach Bangkok 8:46am http://t.co/xSTeEg08 #ThaiFloodEng #
7:30am No high tide flood in Paknam but river very high today #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/F3DygAFQ #
King High Tide on its way to Bangkok, should reach at 8:46am. Higher than yesterday tinyurl.com/6zmrfm9 #ThaiFloodEng #
Stalls & fairground attractions such as Wall of Death being set up for the temple fair on Monday. http://t.co/vLTI8186 #
During the Samut Prakan Temple Fair, both roads through the city in Paknam will be closed from 5pm-6am from 17-28 Oct #
Australia donates 100,000 sandbags to Thailand to help combat flood threat (Bangkok Post) #ThaiFloodEng #
MEA calls off scheduled power cuts in Bangkok this weekend to allow people to prepare for floods (BkkPost) #ThaiFloodEng #
RT @carbonexpo_oz: What happens to floating markets? => Ones in Ayutthaya are under water #ThaiFloodEng #
Want to have eyes on Bangkok to see if it is flooding? Try the Traffic Cams: http://t.co/UdLDbmny #ThaiFloodEng #
I'm in Bangkok today for the Book Fair at Queen Sirikit Convention Center & maybe also Seacon Square for Sweet Festival #
World Rubik's Cube Championships are taking place in Bangkok this weekend at the Baiyoke Sky Hotel http://t.co/03pupIbv #
UPDATED: Times of King High Tides this weekend in Bangkok http://t.co/cmy3Ltwv #ThaiFloodEng #
Bangpa-in chicken farms in Ayutthaya flooded causing death to millions of chickens (TAN) #ThaiFloodEng #
15 Thai elephants stranded on bridge in Ayutthaya (CNN) http://t.co/yeEbwHrP #ThaiFloodEng #
Thai PM: Commercial areas to be protected from flooding; people in eastern BKK need not worry (TAN) #ThaiFloodEng #
RT @Eloren: No flooding in Chiang Mai. It's all clean and dry #ThaiFloodEng #
Lovely sunny day here in Bangkok. Perfect weather to go for a cycle ride around the city #ThaiFloodEng #
Started Cycle with @cyclemeter at 10:23, on Bangkok route, Live map, see http://t.co/L2SBd7QP. #
10:35am Beautiful morning here at Benjakiti Park in Bangkok. Great place to exercise. http://t.co/9RIjWe1J #
Flood barriers here at MRT Queen Sirikit subway station #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/93Z1Yg20 #
Gorgeous sunny day here in Lumphini Park in Bangkok. Lots of people enjoying the weather http://t.co/Ru586wcd #
Some of the entrances to the subway are closed, but trains are running as normal #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/S5kEM7CD #
11:20am Workers at Bangkok Bank HQ on Silom Road building a 2 meter high barrier #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/OM0ENcRx #
2 more trucks of sandbags arrived for Bangkok Bangkok HQ in Silom. A bit OTT as others don't seem worried #ThaiFloodEng #
11:30am Sri Maha Mariamman Temple on Silom Road. Everyone enjoying the sunshine #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/pmJn5rxP #
Hardly anyone on Silom road in Bangkok sandbagging. No-one worried about floods. Life goes on as normal #ThaiFloodEng #
I'm cycling around inner Bangkok. No floods/panic so far. Follow me on live map: http://t.co/tpa4KUlH #ThaiFloodEng #
If you're flying to Bangkok & r worried, here is a live pic of our sunny/dry city #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/sywZNLG3 #
12:10pm I'm crossing the Chao Phraya. No problems here. Express Boat running too #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/dTPKW3bP #
Tourists at Sathorn Pier booking a long tailed boat tour in Bangkok. Life goes on #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/o279mnpL #
Beautiful sunny sky behind the Chinatown Gate in Bangkok. No flood here #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/QDILdxxk #
11:35am Wat Trimit in Chinatown. Home of the Golden Buddha, popular with tourists #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/tDlhaHgX #
12:46pm People shopping as normal in Sampeng, Chinatown. Not much sandbagging here #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/EH5LNZDG #
Grand Palace & The Temple of Emerald Buddha are open as normal #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/gD8wAlUz #
Lots of tourists visiting the Grand Palace today despite reports of impending doom #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/mE7NsQyz #
National Museum & many other tourist places in Bangkok are open as normal #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/c2qIyf71 #
This Riverside walk near Phra Athit Rd is flooded at high tide but alright now #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/Un0ASAj8 #
Panthip Plaza, MBK, Siam Square, Paragon & all other malls in Bangkok open as normal #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/zViuwoT0 #
On my trip around inner Bangkok I've seen no floods, minimal sandbagging & people going about normal life #ThaiFloodEng #
To see where I've been so far today & where I am now check out this live map http://t.co/tpa4KUlH #ThaiFloodEng #
RT @GlobalMouthful: Ok the rain has begun! What app are you using for your pics to make them sunny! => I think the sun must be following me! #
Finished Cycle with @cyclemeter, on Bangkok route, 35.19 km, see http://t.co/L2SBd7QP. #
RT @the_overfed: Hello, I'm on my way to Bangkok today, your tweets are a big relief! Thank you. #ThaiFloodEng #
Book Fair at Queen Sirikit is very crowded. Bangkokians ignoring the flood threat #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/2DkOJqhr #
Thai Travel News: Pictures of Sunny Bangkok Today #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/r2yt7a6J #
WARNING: King High Tide tonight is at 6:05pm in Paknam & will reach Bangkok 80 minutes later at 7:25pm #ThaiFloodEng #
6:05pm Good news, level of Chao Phraya River wasn't so high when high tide arrived & so no floods again #ThaiFloodEng #
RT @Seanbkk: Drove from Samut Prakarn to Chumphon today. Beautiful weather & no sign of any flooding #ThaiFloodEng #
Bangkok Governor asserts BMA can still handle flood situation (MCOT) http://t.co/CRqzR5qr #ThaiFloodEng #
Learning Thai? The "Thai TalkBoard" for the iPad – Grab it today while it is free: http://t.co/hxmoPCNn #
#Fail DPA: "Parts of downtown Bangkok flooded up to 2.30 meters" http://t.co/NbGjDjx9 via/ @Gonin2 #ThaiFloodEng #
RT @Jonathondukes: Is it really flooded? Or was that site false? => They got their story completely wrong. Downtown Bangkok is NOT flooded #
Big rain storm being reported around much of Bangkok tonight. This is the last thing we need at this time #ThaiFloodEng #
RT @thaipirate: Thankfully its still dry here at Klong 3 in Phatum Thani, a bit of a sprinkle, but that's it => Hope you stay dry. #
RT @in0nymous: Have received confirmation my $22M lab is flooded. All instruments are under water #ThaiFloodEng => Sorry to hear that #
RT @stretchrandom: Do you know if Samut Prakarn is flooded at all? => There's no flooding here yet, but we have a big storm at the moment. #
I hope everyone is able to stay dry tonight. The storm is really loud. The biggest for a while for us. #ThaiFloodEng #
3 iPhone apps about the #ThaiFlood #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/zganphD3 #

Daily round-up: 2011-10-15

Richard Barrow — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 08:00:00 +0000

Missed any of my tweets from today about the #ThaiFlood Visit the archives: http://t.co/YY1fGnYU #ThaiFloodEng #
If you like my tweets, then check out my Facebook page too for more about Thailand: http://t.co/ZCVfWc6V #
Car production halted for another week in Thailand (Bangkok Post) http://t.co/BhjgcQjn #ThaiFloodEng #
Thai capital braces for weekend flooding (AP) http://t.co/UUavFnN3 #ThaiFloodEng #
Flood threat keeps capital on red alert (Bangkok Post) http://t.co/amMJLvfm #ThaiFloodEng #
Chao Phraya River overflowed into downtown areas in Pathum Thani (BkkPost) http://t.co/uJX9Pa1O #ThaiFloodEng #
Electricity plants to close if floods threaten; "no electricity cuts" (BkkPost) http://t.co/nS4tHnTQ #ThaiFloodEng #
First King High Tide to hit Paknam at 7:29am & reach Bangkok 8:46am http://t.co/xSTeEg08 #ThaiFloodEng #
7:30am No high tide flood in Paknam but river very high today #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/F3DygAFQ #
King High Tide on its way to Bangkok, should reach at 8:46am. Higher than yesterday tinyurl.com/6zmrfm9 #ThaiFloodEng #
Stalls & fairground attractions such as Wall of Death being set up for the temple fair on Monday. http://t.co/vLTI8186 #
During the Samut Prakan Temple Fair, both roads through the city in Paknam will be closed from 5pm-6am from 17-28 Oct #
Australia donates 100,000 sandbags to Thailand to help combat flood threat (Bangkok Post) #ThaiFloodEng #
MEA calls off scheduled power cuts in Bangkok this weekend to allow people to prepare for floods (BkkPost) #ThaiFloodEng #
RT @carbonexpo_oz: What happens to floating markets? => Ones in Ayutthaya are under water #ThaiFloodEng #
Want to have eyes on Bangkok to see if it is flooding? Try the Traffic Cams: http://t.co/UdLDbmny #ThaiFloodEng #
I'm in Bangkok today for the Book Fair at Queen Sirikit Convention Center & maybe also Seacon Square for Sweet Festival #
World Rubik's Cube Championships are taking place in Bangkok this weekend at the Baiyoke Sky Hotel http://t.co/03pupIbv #
UPDATED: Times of King High Tides this weekend in Bangkok http://t.co/cmy3Ltwv #ThaiFloodEng #
Bangpa-in chicken farms in Ayutthaya flooded causing death to millions of chickens (TAN) #ThaiFloodEng #
15 Thai elephants stranded on bridge in Ayutthaya (CNN) http://t.co/yeEbwHrP #ThaiFloodEng #
Thai PM: Commercial areas to be protected from flooding; people in eastern BKK need not worry (TAN) #ThaiFloodEng #
RT @Eloren: No flooding in Chiang Mai. It's all clean and dry #ThaiFloodEng #
Lovely sunny day here in Bangkok. Perfect weather to go for a cycle ride around the city #ThaiFloodEng #
Started Cycle with @cyclemeter at 10:23, on Bangkok route, Live map, see http://t.co/L2SBd7QP. #
10:35am Beautiful morning here at Benjakiti Park in Bangkok. Great place to exercise. http://t.co/9RIjWe1J #
Flood barriers here at MRT Queen Sirikit subway station #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/93Z1Yg20 #
Gorgeous sunny day here in Lumphini Park in Bangkok. Lots of people enjoying the weather http://t.co/Ru586wcd #
Some of the entrances to the subway are closed, but trains are running as normal #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/S5kEM7CD #
11:20am Workers at Bangkok Bank HQ on Silom Road building a 2 meter high barrier #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/OM0ENcRx #
2 more trucks of sandbags arrived for Bangkok Bangkok HQ in Silom. A bit OTT as others don't seem worried #ThaiFloodEng #
11:30am Sri Maha Mariamman Temple on Silom Road. Everyone enjoying the sunshine #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/pmJn5rxP #
Hardly anyone on Silom road in Bangkok sandbagging. No-one worried about floods. Life goes on as normal #ThaiFloodEng #
I'm cycling around inner Bangkok. No floods/panic so far. Follow me on live map: http://t.co/tpa4KUlH #ThaiFloodEng #
If you're flying to Bangkok & r worried, here is a live pic of our sunny/dry city #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/sywZNLG3 #
12:10pm I'm crossing the Chao Phraya. No problems here. Express Boat running too #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/dTPKW3bP #
Tourists at Sathorn Pier booking a long tailed boat tour in Bangkok. Life goes on #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/o279mnpL #
Beautiful sunny sky behind the Chinatown Gate in Bangkok. No flood here #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/QDILdxxk #
11:35am Wat Trimit in Chinatown. Home of the Golden Buddha, popular with tourists #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/tDlhaHgX #
12:46pm People shopping as normal in Sampeng, Chinatown. Not much sandbagging here #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/EH5LNZDG #
Grand Palace & The Temple of Emerald Buddha are open as normal #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/gD8wAlUz #
Lots of tourists visiting the Grand Palace today despite reports of impending doom #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/mE7NsQyz #
National Museum & many other tourist places in Bangkok are open as normal #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/c2qIyf71 #
This Riverside walk near Phra Athit Rd is flooded at high tide but alright now #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/Un0ASAj8 #
Panthip Plaza, MBK, Siam Square, Paragon & all other malls in Bangkok open as normal #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/zViuwoT0 #
On my trip around inner Bangkok I've seen no floods, minimal sandbagging & people going about normal life #ThaiFloodEng #
To see where I've been so far today & where I am now check out this live map http://t.co/tpa4KUlH #ThaiFloodEng #
RT @GlobalMouthful: Ok the rain has begun! What app are you using for your pics to make them sunny! => I think the sun must be following me! #
Finished Cycle with @cyclemeter, on Bangkok route, 35.19 km, see http://t.co/L2SBd7QP. #
RT @the_overfed: Hello, I'm on my way to Bangkok today, your tweets are a big relief! Thank you. #ThaiFloodEng #
Book Fair at Queen Sirikit is very crowded. Bangkokians ignoring the flood threat #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/2DkOJqhr #
Thai Travel News: Pictures of Sunny Bangkok Today #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/r2yt7a6J #
WARNING: King High Tide tonight is at 6:05pm in Paknam & will reach Bangkok 80 minutes later at 7:25pm #ThaiFloodEng #
6:05pm Good news, level of Chao Phraya River wasn't so high when high tide arrived & so no floods again #ThaiFloodEng #
RT @Seanbkk: Drove from Samut Prakarn to Chumphon today. Beautiful weather & no sign of any flooding #ThaiFloodEng #
Bangkok Governor asserts BMA can still handle flood situation (MCOT) http://t.co/CRqzR5qr #ThaiFloodEng #
Learning Thai? The "Thai TalkBoard" for the iPad – Grab it today while it is free: http://t.co/hxmoPCNn #
#Fail DPA: "Parts of downtown Bangkok flooded up to 2.30 meters" http://t.co/NbGjDjx9 via/ @Gonin2 #ThaiFloodEng #
RT @Jonathondukes: Is it really flooded? Or was that site false? => They got their story completely wrong. Downtown Bangkok is NOT flooded #
Big rain storm being reported around much of Bangkok tonight. This is the last thing we need at this time #ThaiFloodEng #
RT @thaipirate: Thankfully its still dry here at Klong 3 in Phatum Thani, a bit of a sprinkle, but that's it => Hope you stay dry. #
RT @in0nymous: Have received confirmation my $22M lab is flooded. All instruments are under water #ThaiFloodEng => Sorry to hear that #
RT @stretchrandom: Do you know if Samut Prakarn is flooded at all? => There's no flooding here yet, but we have a big storm at the moment. #
I hope everyone is able to stay dry tonight. The storm is really loud. The biggest for a while for us. #ThaiFloodEng #
3 iPhone apps about the #ThaiFlood #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/zganphD3 #

Daily round-up: 2011-10-14

Richard Barrow — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:00:00 +0000

RT @jasongag: Not all of Sai Noi [flooded] my place in Moo Ban Siriwan is fine … although Klong Jek is looking ominous #
Floods: Will Bangkok make it? The Nation cover for Friday http://t.co/JBwXMaU4 /via @veen_NT #ThaifloodEng #
RT @Aim_NT: Tweeple in Ratchada, Yaowarat, Udomsuk and Huay Kwang also report heavy rain. Same in Paknam, Samutprakarn. #
RT @blankad: Is there a flood relief fund we can donate to? => Try Thai Red Cross: http://t.co/0lHICEnR #ThaiFloodEng #
After last night's big storm many roads around Bangkok are flooded. Allow more time for your trip to work #ThaiFloodEng #
RT @DJTravelinMatt: Sukhumvit intersection at Bang Na and area around Bitech totally flooded out #ThaiFloodEng #
False alarm spurs near panic (Bangkok Post) http://t.co/PZoKzsGW #ThaiFloodEng #
230 interprovincial & rural roads remain closed & no easing in sight (Nation) http://t.co/duzUKVys #ThaiFloodEng #
Boats on Saen Saeb canal are running as normal this morning /via @js100radio #ThaiFloodEng #
Can Bangkok make it? (Nation) http://t.co/IfZkiCJ5 #ThaiFloodEng #
Tears flow as Chao Phraya bursts into industrial estate (Bangkok Post) http://t.co/rehgcsgU #ThaiFloodEng #
6:45am Report from @js100radio that traffic on Sukhumwit, Ekkamai, Thonglor& Asok moving well #ThaiFloodEng #
River dwellers in Chachoengsao suffer a long month of misery (Bangkok Post) http://t.co/L2LAUqCX #ThaiFloodEng #
Flood waters in Nakhon Sawan continue to rise, giving no respite (Bangkok Post) http://t.co/E5B2MxsR #ThaiFloodEng #
Disaster, the perfect time for creativity (Nation) http://t.co/9wI3jpwg #
RT @AndrewHurd: Canal between Asok and Lumpini still at same low level #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/G9MV9khp #
Millions of dead fish are washing ashore in Cha-am due to run-off water from up North (TAN) #ThaiFloodEng #
Tourists flying to Bangkok, don't bring heavy raincoats. You will get wet from sweat. Umbrellas are better #ThaiFloodEng #
For Twitter updates about flooding in Thailand use #ThaiFloodEng for English tweets. #ThaiFlood is for Thai. Pls RT #
Bottled water shortage in Bangkok due to hoarding by panic buyers & closing of some factories (BkkPost) #ThaiFloodEng #
Google Crisis Response releases English version of their Thailand Flood Map http://t.co/EbQHyXxQ #ThaiFloodEng #
UPDATED: Map Showing Flooded Roads in Thailand & Google Flood Map in English #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/pAdaOYao #
Pathum Thani Governor expects completion of Ban Phrao sluice gate repairs today (MCOT) #ThaiFloodEng #
UPDATED 14 October: Maps of Flood Risk Areas in Bangkok #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/UTLRutrv #
Pathum Thani's Banphrao sluice gate repairs advance 70% (MCOT) #ThaiFloodEng #
As Thailand Floods Spread, Experts Blame Officials, Not Rains (New York Times) http://t.co/gYFhBafQ #ThaiFloodEng #
RT @GlobalMouthful: What the stylish flood victim is wearing these days! http://t.co/mB1jJIVw #ThaiFloodEng #
For the record, I haven't bought sandbags for my house nor have I stocked up on food/bottled water #ThaiFloodEng #
I am confident that there won't be any widespread flooding in Bangkok this weekend like in Ayutthaya #ThaiFloodEng #
There is no need to rush to Big C in Bangkok & buy enough noodles or bottled water to last a month #ThaiFloodEng #
This is the rainy season & flooding on streets of Bangkok isn't really breaking news. I'm sure we can cope #ThaiFloodEng #
RT @freakingcat: Neighbors stocking up on water http://t.co/Ib0l3P3P < Classic example of OTT panic buying #ThaiFloodEng #
RT @WomenLearnThai: Tesco restock noodles, rice, water, every day => Yes, plenty if we DO NOT PANIC BUY! #ThaiFloodEng #
RT @BangkokBill: If you lived in Rangsit you'd have sandbags, drinkable water, and food => In the danger zone yes. Bangkok not sinking yet! #
Worst Flooding in Decades Swamps Thailand. Photo Story: http://t.co/zZpxerDU #
Thai PM: Bangkok Will Escape Flooding as Barriers Hold (Bloomberg) http://t.co/5enq2NdY #ThaiFlood #
RT @chaowaraty80: Latest update on the flood crisis in Pathum Thani on @TAN_Network True Ch.78 or http://www.tannetwork.tv #
If you live near river/canals in Bangkok be careful of High Tide floods this weekend: http://t.co/cmy3Ltwv #ThaiFloodEng #
12:45pm Khun @chaowaraty80 live report in Pathum Thani on Focus Thailand, TAN Network True Ch 78 #ThaiFloodEng #
Overflowing Chao Phraya reaches record high (Nation) <= 3 cms higher than last year when it didn't flood #ThaiFloodEng #
RT @mjne_19: We will be in Bangkok today. What should we expect? => It's the rainy season so storms in between sunny periods & some flooding #
Another hot & sunny day in Samut Prakan with no rain & certainly no floods. Chao Phraya River is low #ThaiFloodEng #
All tourist attractions in Samut Prakan are open as normal such as the Crocodile Farm & Ancient City #ThaiFloodEng #
Report from Ayutthaya on the flooding by ABC's @seacorro http://t.co/RK7knQ8P #ThaiFloodEng #
Bangkok confirmed safe from floods with more dykes being built urgently (NNT) http://t.co/nr0p12vS #ThaiFloodEng #
BMA: No more flood concerns after Sunday in Bangkok (NNT) http://t.co/ck3DRXo1 #
RT @PaulGarrigan: Water level has dropped significantly where we are in Minburi, hopefully it will last #ThaiFloodEng #
Already high tide in Paknam & no way high enough for a flood. I have a good feeling about this weekend #ThaiFloodEng #
RT @bentrein: Samut Prakarn is not going to experience serious flood => We always have high tide floods, so good litmus test for Bangkok #
Big storm hitting much of Bangkok tonight. Hope it doesn't last long. King High Tide at 8:46 a.m. #ThaiFloodEng #
Thai Travel News: Suvarnabhumi and Other Airports in Thailand Not Affected by Floods #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/xpQcVfzB #
Thai Travel News: Royal Barge Procession on 22 October to be Cancelled #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/ss1v7WxJ #
Confusion reigns as Thai capital braces for floods (AP) http://t.co/jyvzVfdH #ThaiFloodEng #
"As floods batter Thailand, its citizens turn to the Internet for help" by @JonRussell http://t.co/B5DfVgDJ #ThaiFloodEng #
Thai Travel News: Temple Fair in Samut Prakan: 17-28 October http://t.co/INregSIg #
Mr @JackPrinya was in Chiang Mai recently to chat with tourists to see how the floods affected them http://t.co/3ksDuL4z #

Daily round-up: 2011-10-14

Richard Barrow — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:00:00 +0000

RT @jasongag: Not all of Sai Noi [flooded] my place in Moo Ban Siriwan is fine … although Klong Jek is looking ominous #
Floods: Will Bangkok make it? The Nation cover for Friday http://t.co/JBwXMaU4 /via @veen_NT #ThaifloodEng #
RT @Aim_NT: Tweeple in Ratchada, Yaowarat, Udomsuk and Huay Kwang also report heavy rain. Same in Paknam, Samutprakarn. #
RT @blankad: Is there a flood relief fund we can donate to? => Try Thai Red Cross: http://t.co/0lHICEnR #ThaiFloodEng #
After last night's big storm many roads around Bangkok are flooded. Allow more time for your trip to work #ThaiFloodEng #
RT @DJTravelinMatt: Sukhumvit intersection at Bang Na and area around Bitech totally flooded out #ThaiFloodEng #
False alarm spurs near panic (Bangkok Post) http://t.co/PZoKzsGW #ThaiFloodEng #
230 interprovincial & rural roads remain closed & no easing in sight (Nation) http://t.co/duzUKVys #ThaiFloodEng #
Boats on Saen Saeb canal are running as normal this morning /via @js100radio #ThaiFloodEng #
Can Bangkok make it? (Nation) http://t.co/IfZkiCJ5 #ThaiFloodEng #
Tears flow as Chao Phraya bursts into industrial estate (Bangkok Post) http://t.co/rehgcsgU #ThaiFloodEng #
6:45am Report from @js100radio that traffic on Sukhumwit, Ekkamai, Thonglor& Asok moving well #ThaiFloodEng #
River dwellers in Chachoengsao suffer a long month of misery (Bangkok Post) http://t.co/L2LAUqCX #ThaiFloodEng #
Flood waters in Nakhon Sawan continue to rise, giving no respite (Bangkok Post) http://t.co/E5B2MxsR #ThaiFloodEng #
Disaster, the perfect time for creativity (Nation) http://t.co/9wI3jpwg #
RT @AndrewHurd: Canal between Asok and Lumpini still at same low level #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/G9MV9khp #
Millions of dead fish are washing ashore in Cha-am due to run-off water from up North (TAN) #ThaiFloodEng #
Tourists flying to Bangkok, don't bring heavy raincoats. You will get wet from sweat. Umbrellas are better #ThaiFloodEng #
For Twitter updates about flooding in Thailand use #ThaiFloodEng for English tweets. #ThaiFlood is for Thai. Pls RT #
Bottled water shortage in Bangkok due to hoarding by panic buyers & closing of some factories (BkkPost) #ThaiFloodEng #
Google Crisis Response releases English version of their Thailand Flood Map http://t.co/EbQHyXxQ #ThaiFloodEng #
UPDATED: Map Showing Flooded Roads in Thailand & Google Flood Map in English #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/pAdaOYao #
Pathum Thani Governor expects completion of Ban Phrao sluice gate repairs today (MCOT) #ThaiFloodEng #
UPDATED 14 October: Maps of Flood Risk Areas in Bangkok #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/UTLRutrv #
Pathum Thani's Banphrao sluice gate repairs advance 70% (MCOT) #ThaiFloodEng #
As Thailand Floods Spread, Experts Blame Officials, Not Rains (New York Times) http://t.co/gYFhBafQ #ThaiFloodEng #
RT @GlobalMouthful: What the stylish flood victim is wearing these days! http://t.co/mB1jJIVw #ThaiFloodEng #
For the record, I haven't bought sandbags for my house nor have I stocked up on food/bottled water #ThaiFloodEng #
I am confident that there won't be any widespread flooding in Bangkok this weekend like in Ayutthaya #ThaiFloodEng #
There is no need to rush to Big C in Bangkok & buy enough noodles or bottled water to last a month #ThaiFloodEng #
This is the rainy season & flooding on streets of Bangkok isn't really breaking news. I'm sure we can cope #ThaiFloodEng #
RT @freakingcat: Neighbors stocking up on water http://t.co/Ib0l3P3P < Classic example of OTT panic buying #ThaiFloodEng #
RT @WomenLearnThai: Tesco restock noodles, rice, water, every day => Yes, plenty if we DO NOT PANIC BUY! #ThaiFloodEng #
RT @BangkokBill: If you lived in Rangsit you'd have sandbags, drinkable water, and food => In the danger zone yes. Bangkok not sinking yet! #
Worst Flooding in Decades Swamps Thailand. Photo Story: http://t.co/zZpxerDU #
Thai PM: Bangkok Will Escape Flooding as Barriers Hold (Bloomberg) http://t.co/5enq2NdY #ThaiFlood #
RT @chaowaraty80: Latest update on the flood crisis in Pathum Thani on @TAN_Network True Ch.78 or http://www.tannetwork.tv #
If you live near river/canals in Bangkok be careful of High Tide floods this weekend: http://t.co/cmy3Ltwv #ThaiFloodEng #
12:45pm Khun @chaowaraty80 live report in Pathum Thani on Focus Thailand, TAN Network True Ch 78 #ThaiFloodEng #
Overflowing Chao Phraya reaches record high (Nation) <= 3 cms higher than last year when it didn't flood #ThaiFloodEng #
RT @mjne_19: We will be in Bangkok today. What should we expect? => It's the rainy season so storms in between sunny periods & some flooding #
Another hot & sunny day in Samut Prakan with no rain & certainly no floods. Chao Phraya River is low #ThaiFloodEng #
All tourist attractions in Samut Prakan are open as normal such as the Crocodile Farm & Ancient City #ThaiFloodEng #
Report from Ayutthaya on the flooding by ABC's @seacorro http://t.co/RK7knQ8P #ThaiFloodEng #
Bangkok confirmed safe from floods with more dykes being built urgently (NNT) http://t.co/nr0p12vS #ThaiFloodEng #
BMA: No more flood concerns after Sunday in Bangkok (NNT) http://t.co/ck3DRXo1 #
RT @PaulGarrigan: Water level has dropped significantly where we are in Minburi, hopefully it will last #ThaiFloodEng #
Already high tide in Paknam & no way high enough for a flood. I have a good feeling about this weekend #ThaiFloodEng #
RT @bentrein: Samut Prakarn is not going to experience serious flood => We always have high tide floods, so good litmus test for Bangkok #
Big storm hitting much of Bangkok tonight. Hope it doesn't last long. King High Tide at 8:46 a.m. #ThaiFloodEng #
Thai Travel News: Suvarnabhumi and Other Airports in Thailand Not Affected by Floods #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/xpQcVfzB #
Thai Travel News: Royal Barge Procession on 22 October to be Cancelled #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/ss1v7WxJ #
Confusion reigns as Thai capital braces for floods (AP) http://t.co/jyvzVfdH #ThaiFloodEng #
"As floods batter Thailand, its citizens turn to the Internet for help" by @JonRussell http://t.co/B5DfVgDJ #ThaiFloodEng #
Thai Travel News: Temple Fair in Samut Prakan: 17-28 October http://t.co/INregSIg #
Mr @JackPrinya was in Chiang Mai recently to chat with tourists to see how the floods affected them http://t.co/3ksDuL4z #

Daily round-up: 2011-10-13

Richard Barrow — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:00:00 +0000

Thai floods: Roads turn to rivers in hard-hit Ayuthaya (AP) http://t.co/aDdEk7du #ThaiFloodEng #
Thai Floods Roil Supply Chains – http://t.co/OhsXm2KZ – http://t.co/GNKqUM1V #ThaiFloodEng #
Irrigation chief: Bangkok can cope with the upcoming water run-off from the North http://t.co/xBqYARan #ThaiFloodEng #
Missed any of my tweets today on flood situation in Thailand? Archives: http://t.co/uzqrwIh6 #ThaiFloodEng #
Thai Photo of the day: Steam Trains in Thailand http://t.co/FQ2sONCl #
Thai Flood Crisis to Stretch Into Fourth Month, Threaten Bangkok (Businessweek) http://t.co/fkb41yi9 #ThaiFloodEng #
Experts play down risk to Bangkok (Nation) http://t.co/pTlP89fz #ThaiFloodEng #
Evacuation plan readied; Bangkok close to losing last line of defence (BkkPost) http://t.co/NsAhmD8o #ThaiFloodEng #
Burglars strip flood homes in Ayutthaya (Bangkok Post) http://t.co/MLvu0qr9 #ThaiFloodEng #
List of parking spots in the capital (Nation) http://t.co/QJtjSvFY #ThaiFloodEng #
Food appeal for stranded elephants in Ayutthaya (Nation) http://t.co/KNaXbT4p #ThaiFloodEng #
Nakhon Sawan chief declares disaster area (Bangkok Post) http://t.co/0WD9g2ze #ThaiFloodEng #
For Twitter updates about flooding in Thailand use #ThaiFloodEng for English tweets. #ThaiFlood is for Thai. Pls RT #
Tropical Storm Banyan will not affect Thailand (Bangkok Post) #ThaiFloodEng #
UPDATED 13 October: What time will it flood in Bangkok? High Tide Charts for today http://t.co/cmy3Ltwv #ThaiFloodEng #
UPDATED 13 October: Maps of Flood Risk Areas in Bangkok #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/UTLRutrv #
On my way to check on the Suvaranabhumi Irrigation canal that takes water from the airport area to the sea #ThaiFloodEng #
Foreign tourists in Thailand can call the TAT Hotline 1672 to check on local conditions #ThaiFloodEng #
Useful numbers: Tourist Authority 1672, Railway 1690, Bus 1490, Highway 1586, Highway Police 1193 #ThaiFloodEng #
UPDATED 13 October: Map Showing Flooded Roads in Thailand #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/P6sGYeM1 #
Good news at Suvarnabhumi Pumping Station. They now have 3 pumps working 24/7. Fourth pump resting #ThaiFloodEng #
Officials confident that they can pump water from the irrigation canal out to sea 24/7, even at high tide #ThaiFloodEng #
Inmates from Samut Prakan Prison are helping to clear floating vegetation at Suvarnabhumi Pumping Station #ThaiFloodEng #
They pump the water up & over Sukhumwit Road so that the force of the water pushes it out to sea even at high tide #ThaiFloodEng #
Just heard Samut Prakan Governor is at Taiban to inspect 40 boats being used to "push" water out to sea #ThaiFloodEng #
Here at Taiban there is a fleet of 30 fishing boats "pushing" water out to sea. 20 more at Paknam #ThaiFloodEng #
They say it's "scientifically proven" the boats are making a difference. But surely only surface water? #ThaiFloodEng #
You can actually see the [surface] water moving twice as fast compared to where no boats #ThaiFloodEng #
RT @scorpio102369: Are the boats running 24/7 or only at low tide? => Only when tide is going out #ThaiFloodEng #
I have shot some video of the fishing fleet pushing water, you can see for yourself how it works. I will upload soon. #
PHOTOS: 50 Fishing Boats Pushing Water Out to Sea #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/QJoloWxX #
RT @PaulGarrigan: Raining very hard here in Minburi. The water level around the house is rising fast #ThaiFloodEng #
Samkok, Pathum Thani heavily flooded; all vehicles urged to avoid (TAN) #ThaiFloodEng #
Parts of Phaholyothin Road closed due to floods (NNT) http://t.co/LtITfnTi #ThaiFloodEng #
6 Andaman Coast provinces warned of heavy rains incl. Phang Nga, Phuket & Krabi (NNT) http://t.co/PYnM3R6v #ThaiFloodEng #
Video of fleet of boats pushing water out to sea #ThaiFloodEng http://t.co/XIbHncwV #
Floods now reached low-lying areas of Pathum Thani & Nonthaburi just north of Bangkok http://t.co/SQwJX0eM #ThaiFloodEng #
Prison is the last place you want to be in a flood. Some Ayutthaya inmates were evacuated to Pathum Thani #ThaiFloodEng #
I posted 59 photos on Facebook in the album "Suvarnabhumi Pumping Station & Sukhumwit Aqueduct" http://t.co/A2tGsCz0 #
DepPM Kittirat tells PM that Hi-Tech Industrial Estate in Ayutthaya now flooded, can't be protected (MCOT) #ThaiFloodEng #
#ThaiFlood update: 283 dead [since July], 2 missing, 26 provinces affected /via @tukky_nt #ThaiFloodEng #
RT @wayne_hay: Pathum Thani Governor continues to call on the government to declare a state of emergency #ThaiFloodEng #
RT @Journotopia: Where has the traffic gone? => Many people at the temple today as it's end of 3 month Buddhist Lent #
Bangkok Governor denies rumours that they will use Saen Saeb Canal for a water diversion (TAN) #ThaiFloodEng #
Watch NBT now for English information about #Thai Flood #ThaiFloodEng #
Flood Operation Center: Suvarnabhumi Airport is not flooded. The situation there is well under control #ThaiFloodEng #
Be careful of the next high tide: Paknam 5:25pm, Klong Toei 6pm & Bangkok 6:42pm http://t.co/cmy3Ltwv #ThaiFloodEng #
Bangkok Governor believe the flood situation in BKK won't be as bad as in the provinces /via @Tulip_Oum #ThaiFloodEng #
RT @c4sparks: CH.4 News takes to the air with the Thai Army to survey the floods now covering "a third of the country" #
Just because 26 out of 77 provinces have floods, it doesn't mean "a third of the country" is under water #ThaiFloodEng #
RT @shaunmahanakorn: THE MALL charges 250baht/hour for parking [for flood victims] http://t.co/paPiGqF2 #ThaiFloodEng #
Going to Thailand & cannot cancel your holiday? Areas in Thailand not affected: http://t.co/1OtJx1R8 #ThaiFloodEng #
Bus passengers told to check new bus schedules if they are going to North/Northeast http://t.co/viwu7cJc #ThaiFloodEng #
URGENT: More than 100 crocodiles have escaped from a farm in Uthai Thani due to flooding /via @ThaiPBS #ThaiFloodEng #
No high tide flood in Samut Prakan this evening. Officials say first flood won't be until Sat at 7:29am #ThaiFloodEng #
Chao Phraya & canals in Samut Prakan looked low at high tide. Plenty of room for more before it floods #ThaiFloodEng #
Bangkok, send us your floodwater, we have plenty of room here in Samut Prakan. Just don't send any from Saen Saeb Canal! #
Attempt to rescue Hi-Tech Industrial Estate in Ayutthaya is now under way (MCOT) http://t.co/lxnY6Bdj #ThaiFloodEng #
Thailand can drain 550 million cubic metres of floodwater into the sea per day (MCOT) http://t.co/nonNJNA8 #ThaiFloodEng #
A small armada of 200 boats will join the effort in Samut Prakan on Sun to help "push" water out to sea #ThaiEng Flood #
Flood Operation Center asks Pathum Thani residents to evacuate as flood levee has collapsed (TAN) #ThaiFloodEng #
Sports Authority opens up Rajamangala Stadium at Huamak for 10,000 flood evacuees (TAN) #ThaiFloodEng #
Pathum Thani residents told to move to high ground (Nation) http://t.co/iF4t9tzh Map: http://t.co/I5S7OaKH #ThaiFloodEng #
RT @EdwinWiek: Sai Noi in Nonthaburi province over a meter flooded. Pathumthani will probably soon follow #ThaiFloodEng #
Met Dept forecasts more rains in Northeast, Central Plains over the next 7 days (NNT) http://t.co/8wrpmqFK #ThaiFloodEng #