The massive flood waters that have devastated northern Thailand have flowed down and built up north of Bangkok and are now entering the city. If flood walls do not hold and the water diverted properly to the sea then the entire city will be flooded and possibly the city water system compromised and also unknown about communication systems. For many years it has been poor planning, with most major companies located in low lying flood prone areas and most production and distribution centralized out of Bangkok which can turn this into a logistical nightmare for the country.  Already the nation is seeing shortages of food and water and the disaster is only beginning in Bangkok now. The old Don Mueang airport is flooded and closed and if the flood breaches the new international airport which was built on wetlands in the flood path, then this country may be devastated.

The next few days will be the most critical for Bangkok as the tides from the gulf will be the highest and the flood waters pushing into Bangkok from the north. Many people have already evacuated from the city to safer areas abandoning their homes and businesses and hoping that they will not be severely damaged.

Most all industrial zones have already been devastated with water as high as 3 meters in some factories causing a total loss. The Thai government will have to do some major work and provide aid and compensation to affected companies or there is a great possibility that many will leave Thailand and relocate to another country. This would be a great economic loss for Thailand and many Thais will be without jobs.

 We will all hope for the best but must prepare for the worst. It is advised that all tourists avoid Bangkok area during this time until officials notify that the flood danger is over. Also there will need to be a major cleanup and decontamination operation done as the water contains waste products and other unknown elements as farms and factories were affected. This will be a major operation in Thailand and government, military, businesses, and citizens are all pitching in and helping in this time of need.

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