Bangkok Flooding November 02

Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra insists that repairs to the damaged Khlong Sam Wa Sluice gate are essential to prevent flooding in Rarm Intra and Ramkhamhaeng Road. However, Pheu Thai MP for Min Buri Wicharn Meenchainant argues the BMA's plan will not improve the flood situation. 

he Office of Atomic Energy for Peace assures there will be no radiation leak from a nuclear reactor located at its office on flood-hit Vibhavadi Rangsit Road.

A government distribution centre for essential consumer goods has been relocated from Bangkok to Hemaraj Industrial Estate in Chon Buri to make deliveries more efficient and end the problem of shortages, according to Froc.

Rats escape floodwater to higher ground... but may have to watch out for some non-native predators. Radio Station JS 100 has warned that 15 highly venomous green mamba snakes have escaped from a veterinarian's clinic in Nonthaburi's Pak Kret district.

Floodwater from Kasetsart University in Bang Khen district has seeped into the Kasetsart tunnel, making it impassable to traffic.

The military has moved its V-150 to higher ground. Meanwhile, China and Japan have offered further help for flood victims, according to Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul, offering boats and money for relief supplies.

Up to 90% of Bangkok buses continue to provide services for city commuters. Bus services have only been suspended on routes which have been completely submerged by floodwater. 

Soldiers from the 11th Infantry Regiment lift a Bell 412 helicopter onto a container truck, preparing for incoming floodwater in Bang Khen district.

A boy paddles in floodwater outside The Mall Bang Kae. Science and Technology Minister Plodprasop Suraswadi claims the whole of the Thon Buri area will be flooded for up to 20 days. 

Animals at flooded Safari World Zoo in Klong Sam Wa have been moved to higher ground. The zoo was closed on Wednesday so that floodwater could be pumped out of the premises.