Dr. Ae and Governor Chadchart Discuss Bangkok Flood Data

Khaosod•Politics•6d ago

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Prof. Dr. Suchatvee Suwannasawat met with Governor Chadchart Sittipunt to exchange data on flooding in the Lat Krabang and Rom Klao areas.

•Prof. Dr. Suchatvee Suwannasawat met Governor Chadchart Sittipunt on October 2, 2026.
•The discussion focused on flooding, stagnant water, and foul-smelling water in Lat Krabang and Rom Klao districts.
•Chadchart Sittipunt highlighted that the eastern side of Lat Krabang is a priority area due to the large number of affected residents.

•Prof. Dr. Suchatvee Suwannasawat met Governor Chadchart Sittipunt on October 2, 2026.
•Prof. Dr. Suchatvee Suwannasawat brought area-specific data regarding flooding near Lat Krabang Hospital and Hua Takhe continuing to Luang Phaeng.
•King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, used as a relief center, was affected by water spreading through several branch canals.
•Prof. Dr. Suchatvee Suwannasawat stated that stagnant water, if drained slowly, may lead to foul-smelling water and impact the quality of life of residents.
•Prof. Dr. Suchatvee Suwannasawat suggested urgently managing branch canals, increasing pumping efficiency, and coordinating closely with the Royal Irrigation Department.
•Chadchart Sittipunt stated that Prof. Dr. Suchatvee Suwannasawat is a tunnel expert and a disaster victim in the Lat Krabang area.
•Chadchart Sittipunt viewed the meeting as a way to obtain information from the perspective of a person actually living in the affected area.
•Chadchart Sittipunt emphasized the need to urgently find water management methods to reduce impacts on the eastern side of Lat Krabang.

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Chadchart Sittipunt

"Welcome Prof. Dr. Suchatvee, who is the number 1 tunnel expert in Thailand and also a disaster victim. It is good to share information."

ยินดีต้อนรับ ศ.ดร.สุชัชวีร์ ซึ่งเป็นผู้เชี่ยวชาญด้านอุโมงค์อันดับ 1 ของประเทศไทย และท่านก็เป็นผู้ประสบภัย ดีที่มาแชร์ข้อมูลกัน

Prof. Dr. Suchatvee Suwannasawat(ศ.ดร.สุชัชวีร์ สุวรรณสวัสดิ์)

Head of the Thai Kao Mai Party, a tunnel expert, and a disaster victim in Lat Krabang.

Chadchart Sittipunt(นายชัชชาติ สิทธิพันธุ์)ℹ️

Governor of Bangkok.

Thai Kao Mai Party(พรรคไทยก้าวใหม่)ℹ️

The political party headed by Prof. Dr. Suchatvee Suwannasawat.

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The local government body managing Bangkok, led by Chadchart Sittipunt.

Royal Irrigation Department(กรมชลประทาน)

The agency Prof. Dr. Suchatvee Suwannasawat suggested coordinating with regarding water systems.

King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang(สถาบันเทคโนโลยีพระจอมเกล้าเจ้าคุณทหารลาดกระบัง)ℹ️

An institution used as a relief center for people affected by floods.

Lat Krabang District(เขตลาดกระบัง)ℹ️

A district in Bangkok severely affected by flooding and stagnant water.

Rom Klao(ร่มเกล้า)

An area in Bangkok experiencing flooding alongside Lat Krabang.

Lat Krabang Hospital(โรงพยาบาลลาดกระบัง)

A location identified as having a concerning flood situation.

Hua Takhe(หัวตะเข้)ℹ️

A location in the flood-affected area continuing to Luang Phaeng.

Luang Phaeng(หลวงแพ่ง)

A location in the flood-affected area connected to Hua Takhe.