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Severe Flooding and Sanitation Crisis in Romklao and Lat Krabang
Morning News TV3•19:07•Disasters•
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Residents in eastern Bangkok face health hazards and stagnant, rotting water as drainage efforts struggle to keep pace with the flooding.
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Events
Flooding begins in eastern Bangkok and surrounding areas.
Water remains stagnant for over a week in low-lying 'basin' areas like Romklao.
High-speed 'racing pipes' are deployed to drain the water.
Residents report severe sanitation issues including rotting water and floating waste.
Government offers 9,000 baht compensation, which residents find insufficient.
Political disputes arise over which agency provided the drainage equipment.
Who & What's Involved
BMA (Bangkok Metropolitan Administration)Bhumjaithai PartyCH. KarnchangKheha RomklaoLat Krabang DistrictMs. Rong NantharatMs. KwanjitMr. BoonlertMs. PornGovernor Chadchart
Topics
Urban FloodingPublic HealthGovernment AccountabilityDisaster ReliefInfrastructure Failure
Locations
Romklao Housing AreaChalong Krung RoadWat U-Tapao AlleyMin BuriNong ChokSamut Prakan