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Saimai Residents Protest BMA Water Barriers Amid Severe Flooding
Thai Ch8•33:07•Politics•
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Residents of Saimai 43 and the Athlete's Village community express outrage over BMA's flood management and the impact of water barriers on their homes.
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Heavy rains cause severe flooding in Saimai and Athlete's Village areas.
BMA installs water barriers at Saimai 43 to protect main roads, trapping water in the community.
Residents of Saimai 43 protest and force BMA officials to remove the barriers.
Governor Chadchart and Minister Suriya visit affected areas to provide explanations and promises of recovery.
Residents in Laem Thong struggle with stagnant black water and drainage failures.
COVID-19 is detected among kitchen staff at the Sri Phrutha school shelter, leading to emergency quarantine measures.
Who & What's Involved
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)Saimai 43 CommunityAthlete's Village (Laem Thong)Sri Phrutha School (Evacuation Center)Department of Disaster Prevention and MitigationGovernor ChadchartMinister Suriya JuangroongruangkitKittipong (Community Vice President)Nimont (Blind resident)Jarrit (Resident on roof)
Topics
Flood ManagementBMA PolicyCommunity ProtestPublic HealthUrban Infrastructure
Locations
Saimai 43, BangkokAthlete's Village, Laem Thong, BangkokSri Phrutha School, Bangkok