The Ping River at 7am on October 4th 2022. At this time it was almost a metre above the critical level measured at Narawat bridge (upstream about 1km) with a flow rate of 715 cu M per second . In the background is a barrier built to control water levels in the city.
Wat Chediliem, Vieng Kum Kam, October 4th
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I watched this couple do the best part of a kilometer on their Honda motorbike and am still amazed that it kept going all that way.
Ban Siriwattena. This older housing development behind Varee school sees water coming up through the street drains in times of flood. We evacuated from our rental home here one night in 2011.
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Old Lamphun Rd looking towards Nong Hoi Market. Thai Army, Police, Emergency Services and volunteers distributed drinking water and food to people who couldn't leave their homes in this area.
Old Lamphun Rd looking towards Nong Hoi Market. A makeshift raft powered by volunteers
Old Lamphun Rd intersection with Mahidol Rd. Thai Army, Police, Emergency Services and volunteers distributed drinking water and food to people who couldn't leave their homes in this area.
Old Lamphun Rd looking towards Nong Hoi Market.
Ever wondered who uses the plastic boats you occasionally see in Global House?
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Old Lamphun Rd looking towards Nong Hoi Market. Thai Army, Police, Emergency Services and volunteers distributed drinking water and food to people who couldn't leave their homes in this area. Thai PBS was there to cover the story.
These guys worked tirelessly all day taking drinking water and food to people who couldn't leave their homes in this area. They also provided transport to and from Rajaveh Hospital which was fortunate as my daughter needed to see a doctor that day.
