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Government to Uphold Royal Advice for Flood Management
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said that the Government has agreed with the Advisor to the Strategic Committee for Water Resources Management, Dr. Sumet Tantivejkul, to uphold royally initiated guidelines for flood prevention and control.
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Japan and China Ready to Send Experts to Help in Thailand’s Flood Management
Japan and China have shown their readiness to send experts to help Thailand in flood management in the long run. Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra met leaders of the two countries at the ASEAN summit and related summits, held in Indonesia on November 17-19.
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ASEAN Statement on Flood Prevention Initiated by Thailand
ASEAN leaders have adopted a statement on cooperation in flood prevention, mitigation, relief, recovery, and rehabilitation, initiated by Thailand, which is among several flood-hit countries in the region.
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United Nations and United States Offer Flood Assistance to Thailand
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have offered assistance to Thailand to deal with the flooding, which was described as the worst in the nation’s history.
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Almost 18 Billion Baht Approved for Four Flood Recovery Projects
The Cabinet, during its meeting on November 15, approved a budget of more than 17.9 billion baht for four major projects to support flood recovery and the rehabilitation of infrastructure that has been damaged by the flooding.
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Decreasing Floodwaters Evident in Many Areas
Floodwaters are decreasing in many areas in Bangkok and the provinces, showing a sign of improvement in the overall flooding situation in Thailand.
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Flooding Situation in Bangkok Is Improving
The flooding situation in Bangkok is improving in both eastern and western parts of the city. Bangkok Governor, M. R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra, has meanwhile issued an evacuation advisory for some communities in Bang Khun Thian district, to the southwest.
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Prime Minister to Explain Thailand’s Flooding Situation to the Upcoming ASEAN Summit
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra will explain the flooding situation in Thailand to leaders at the upcoming ASEAN summit, to be held in Bali, Indonesia, from November 17 to 19.
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Soft Loans to Be Offered to Industrial Estates for Flood Protection
The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand and developers of industrial estates and industrial parks will be offered soft loans of up to 15 billion baht to develop their flood protection systems.
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Private Sector Urged to Help Cope with the Flood Crisis
The private sector has been urged to join forces with the Government in coping with the flood crisis and restoring confidence in Thailand among both Thais and foreigners.
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