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Controversy Over 'Racing Pipe' Water Pumps: Governor Chadchart vs. Interior Mini
Thai Ch8•17:22•Politics•
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A political dispute erupts over who deserves credit for draining floodwaters at Khlong Chan Housing, involving the Bangkok Governor and the Ministry of Interior.
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Events
Floodwaters accumulate at Khlong Chan Housing and Rom Klao.
Governor Chadchart coordinates with Phuyai Beer and MP Beer (Songphon Suksomboon) to bring 'racing pipe' pumps from Ayutthaya.
Pumps are installed and water levels begin to drop.
Dr. Arnon posts that the success is due to Interior Ministry 4, not the Governor.
The Prime Minister shares Dr. Arnon's post, sparking a public debate.
Phuyai Beer clarifies via social media that Governor Chadchart was the one who called for help, though the Interior Ministry also assisted in the area.
Who & What's Involved
Ministry of InteriorBangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)NIDABhumjaithai PartyWorasit RiangprasitChadchart Sittipunt
Topics
Flood ManagementPolitical CreditRacing Pipe PumpsBangkok GovernanceSocial Media Drama
Locations
Khlong Chan HousingRom KlaoLat KrabangAyutthayaPrachinburiKhlong Saen Saep