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Field hospital set up in eastern Bangkok

Today 15:22Key points summarised by AI

A field hospital has been established in eastern Bangkok to provide medical services to residents in flood-affected areas, especially the Khlong Chan, Rom Klao, and Ram Inthra housing estates.
Officials are actively draining floodwaters from the Saen Saeb Canal through the Phra Khanong tunnel into the Chao Phraya River, with an estimated two-day timeline to clear two housing estates.
Despite rain clouds moving towards northern provinces, authorities confirm the Bhumibol Dam has ample storage capacity, and increased discharge from the Chao Phraya Dam will not affect Bangkok due to robust floodwall defenses.
Bangkok's overall flood situation is improving with no new rain clouds detected, though some eastern roads remain submerged, prompting the installation of additional pumps for areas outside floodwalls.

Today 16:00Key points summarised by AI

Water expert Dr. Sitang Pilailar calls for major reform of the National Disaster Warning Centre, citing its inefficiency in managing the current widespread flood crisis affecting Bangkok and 26 provinces.
She highlights critical challenges, including stagnant floodwaters in Bangkok requiring urgent drainage before impending high tides, and the high risk of increased dam releases in the Mae Klong and Chao Phraya river basins due to anticipated heavy rainfall.
Dr. Sitang stresses the necessity of re-staffing the NDWC with water resource experts and integrating advanced warning technologies to effectively prevent damage and loss of life, as the center currently lacks the required expertise.