Bangkok Flooding
Nov 6, 2006, 12:31 am
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Bangkok Flooding
I am arriving on Wednesday morning, 08 November - staying at the Ibrik(Thonburi). The hotel has informed me of intermittant flooding. Each days Email seems to be getting more ominous. Can anyone tell me of the present conditions on the west side of the river around Wang Lang? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Nov 6, 2006, 12:37 am
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I'm in Bangkok at the moment and I see no flooding?
Mind, the only flooding I'm likely to see in Patpong is when the girls 'waters bust'!
I will ask around and advise further if I can
Mind, the only flooding I'm likely to see in Patpong is when the girls 'waters bust'!
I will ask around and advise further if I can
Nov 6, 2006, 2:45 am
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In my neighborhood, Ploen Chit, it hasn't rained in a few weeks. Having said that, your hotel appears to be very nearly on (in?) the Chao Phraya river, which has been a record levels since the devasting floods a month ago. A lot of water was diverted into plains and fields well north and east of the city, and this water is slowly being drained off. The hotel staff are probably the best source for detailed information as the problem sounds to be localized?
Nov 6, 2006, 7:41 am
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I was in BKK this morning. The Chao Praya water levels are higher than usual, and some un-dyked riverside properties are flooded. For example, the front yard of the Portuguese Embassy is under 3 feet of water. Also, the water level is high enough that some of the taller boats are unable to cross the upstream bridges from the Oriental northwards towards the Palace.
But in general, you will not be affected by the flooding. Weather is dry and fine overall.
But in general, you will not be affected by the flooding. Weather is dry and fine overall.
Nov 7, 2006, 12:04 pm
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Originally Posted by chefdg1
Thank you to everyone who responded so quickly. I'm going to chance it and will post, for others, if I made a huge mistake.
ringrazie - david
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