The FROC Spokesperson, Prof. Tongthong Chandransu, gave a briefing on the current flood situation. The briefing was aired live on Channel 11. Summary is as follows.

In the overall picture, the floods in Bangkok have increased to affect a wider area today. To continue to work on lowering the flood water levels, the FROC held a meeting with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, or BMA. FROC has procured 71 water pumps for the use of the BMA, each with a capacity of 132 cubic meters per second. This figure exceeds the requirement needed by the BMA. Of these 71 water pumps, 48 were bought and 23 are from various government agencies. In addition, 255 water pumps donated by the People's Republic of China to the FROC will be sent for the use of BMA. These are arriving tonight. Aside from water pumps, the FROC and the BMA are also cooperating on the placement of the Big Bags used for embankments in Bangkok.on the eastern side of Bangkok, water has reached the Thai International Airways office on Vipawadee Rangsit Rd., while on the west, flood water from Klong Taweewatana is adding to the water already in Rama 2 Rd. Residents in these areas are advised to monitor the situation closely.

The FROC also set up a committee to ensure transparency regarding the amount and value of goods in the survival pouches distributed as relief assistance.

As for roads leading to the Southern part of Thailand, Rama 2 Rd. is currently useable for that route, but to be cautious, authorities are preparing alternative routes. Many major routes have been closed, so road travelers are advised to check information before traveling at www.traffic police.go.th or call 1197. The latest roads in Bangkok that were declared closed are parts of Vipawadee Rangsit Rd. up to Ladprao Junction, and parts of Rachadapisek Rd.

The FROC Spokesperson, Prof. Tongthong Chandransu, gave a briefing on the current flood situation. The briefing was aired live on Channel 11. Summary is as follows.

In the overall picture, the floods in Bangkok have increased to affect a wider area today. To continue to work on lowering the flood water levels, the FROC held a meeting with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, or BMA. FROC has procured 71 water pumps for the use of the BMA, each with a capacity of 132 cubic meters per second. This figure exceeds the requirement needed by the BMA. Of these 71 water pumps, 48 were bought and 23 are from various government agencies. In addition, 255 water pumps donated by the People's Republic of China to the FROC will be sent for the use of BMA. These are arriving tonight. Aside from water pumps, the FROC and the BMA are also cooperating on the placement of the Big Bags used for embankments in Bangkok.

On the eastern side of Bangkok, water has reached the Thai International Airways office on Vipawadee Rangsit Rd., while on the west, flood water from Klong Taweewatana is adding to the water already in Rama 2 Rd. Residents in these areas are advised to monitor the situation closely.

The FROC also set up a committee to ensure transparency regarding the amount and value of goods in the survival pouches distributed as relief assistance.

As for roads leading to the Southern part of Thailand, Rama 2 Rd. is currently useable for that route, but to be cautious, authorities are preparing alternative routes. Many major routes have been closed, so road travelers are advised to check information before traveling at www.trafficpolice.go.th or call 1197. The latest roads in Bangkok that were declared closed are parts of Vipawadee Rangsit Rd. up to Ladprao Junction, and parts of Rachadapisek Rd.