Bar4 Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 I can understand, from the way the media are reporting, that some people think all of Bangkok is underwater. Sure, some of the northern burbs are flooded but central Bangkok is dry as a bone. It can change of course. I took the precaution of moving 2 fridges from the lower level in my bar to the upstairs area. Just in case. But, and I stress it is just a feeling, most of us here don't think there will be serious flooding in central Bangkok. Suk Soi 4 at 4 pm 26 Oct photo attached. Yes there is some water but bugger all. Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar4 Posted October 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 And as of yesterday afternoon - still zip. Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Years ago, before the Chao Phaya River had floodwalls, Bangkok would flood a wee bit every couple of years. I saw Soi 4 with maybe 8 inches of water in it - that was it. Take off your shoes and socks and roll up your trousers. I get irritated at the foreign press that headlines BANGKOK FLOODED ... and then shows pics of Bang Bua Thong, Pathum Thani etc. I don't think it is ignorance as much as sensationalising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar4 Posted October 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 I get irritated at the foreign press that headlines BANGKOK FLOODED ... and then shows pics of Bang Bua Thong, Pathum Thani etc. I don't think it is ignorance as much as sensationalising. Exactly - me too. That is why I am posting the pics. As I write this the BBC is blaring "Bangkok being evacuated". Jeez. Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Really does your business a lot of good, I'm sure. But remember the BBC's overreacting during the red shirt summer last year? You'd think the whole of the city was burning down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekong Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Really does your business a lot of good, I'm sure. But remember the BBC's overreacting during the red shirt summer last year? You'd think the whole of the city was burning down. International reporting is a Joke, the classic one yesterday was CNN reporter stood in a puddle outside grand palace giving the impression the whole area was flooded. CNN Reporter Some good banter on Twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar4 Posted October 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Really does your business a lot of good, I'm sure. But remember the BBC's overreacting during the red shirt summer last year? You'd think the whole of the city was burning down. Yep - I was in Portugal at the time and I was under that impression. And you are right about the impact on business. People are either not coming at all or going straight to Pattaya. Even expats that live in BKK are buggering off. Heard that some hotels in Pattaya have upped their prices due to the demand. Oh well. Part of living in Thailand I guess. Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavanami Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 The condo here is almost empty as most residents have buggered off. I will keep the pickup gassed up and a bag packed to make an escape if required, otherwise, it's Friday...Cabos? Pelican anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar4 Posted October 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 Intersection of Sukhumvit Soi 3 & 4 today. Dry as a bone as per attached picture. Took this on the way back from golf today at Thana City Golf Course. The course is right next to the airport and DRY. Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavanami Posted October 30, 2011 Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 High tides getting smaller. Bangkok, Thailand 13.4333° N, 100.6000° E 2011-10-30 8:07 AM ICT 3.99 meters High Tide 2011-10-30 1:50 PM ICT 2.71 meters Low Tide 2011-10-30 5:46 PM ICT 3.22 meters High Tide 2011-10-30 5:51 PM ICT Sunset 2011-10-31 1:11 AM ICT 0.36 meters Low Tide 2011-10-31 6:11 AM ICT Sunrise 2011-10-31 8:54 AM ICT 3.88 meters High Tide 2011-10-31 2:32 PM ICT 2.80 meters Low Tide 2011-10-31 5:51 PM ICT Sunset 2011-10-31 6:15 PM ICT 3.18 meters High Tide 2011-11-01 1:51 AM ICT 0.52 meters Low Tide 2011-11-01 6:11 AM ICT Sunrise 2011-11-01 9:44 AM ICT 3.71 meters High Tide 2011-11-01 3:20 PM ICT 2.85 meters Low Tide 2011-11-01 5:50 PM ICT Sunset 2011-11-01 6:42 PM ICT 3.09 meters High Tide 2011-11-02 2:32 AM ICT 0.79 meters Low Tide 2011-11-02 6:11 AM ICT Sunrise 2011-11-02 10:37 AM ICT 3.52 meters High Tide 2011-11-02 4:22 PM ICT 2.84 meters Low Tide 2011-11-02 5:50 PM ICT Sunset 2011-11-02 7:05 PM ICT 2.93 meters High Tide 2011-11-02 11:38 PM ICT First Quarter 2011-11-03 3:14 AM ICT 1.13 meters Low Tide 2011-11-03 6:12 AM ICT Sunrise 2011-11-03 11:36 AM ICT 3.35 meters High Tide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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