Flood Damage, Losses, and Government Incompetence
In the end, repeated apologies by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul were insufficient. Angry residents affected by the floods in Bangkok confronted the visiting Prime Minister for two nights. By Tuesday night, Anutin resorted to a controversial tactic in a bid to appease some flood-affected locals: he handed out 1,000-baht banknotes from his own pocket — […] The post Flood Damage, Losses, and…
The floods in Bangkok have caused widespread damage and suffering, with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's attempts to address the crisis met with criticism for his perceived incompetence. Over 700,000 people have been affected by the floods, which have affected more than 300,000 households. By Wednesday, government spokesman Ekkapob Pianpises reported 40 deaths nationwide, with four fatalities in Bangkok.
The flooding has impacted 42 districts, with eight still under threat as of Wednesday. The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce estimates total economic losses at 12.3 billion baht, ranging from 5.9 billion to 20.6 billion baht depending on the speed of recovery. Anutin publicly handed out 1,000-baht notes to affected residents, but vowed to move on prematurely after facing criticism.
The Meteorological Department has been accused of failing to provide timely and clear flood warnings, a problem that has persisted for more than two decades.
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