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UPDATE on the Floods in ThailandOctober 14, 2011 Dear Sisters and brothers in Christ,  The Prime Minister said the flooding in Nakhon Sawan and Ayutthaya is the most critical and many provinces have been declared disaster zones. At least two industrial estates have been flooded, the Saha Rattana Nakhon, Rojana 1, 2 and 3. The government is pulling out all the stops to rescue the Ban Wa (Hi-Tech) Industrial Estate in flood-stricken Ayutthaya province on Thursday after a section of the makeshift flood prevention dyke was breached and floodwater poured into the facility, according to Minister of Industry, Wannarat Channukul. Nakhon Sawan is in critical condition after flood prevention dykes failed to divert overflows from the deeply flooded provincial business centre, while Dechatiwong Bridge is now being specially protected because authorities fear that its failure could paralyze travel to the northern region. Meanwhile, Chiang Rak Road in Pathum Thani is submerged under 80cm of water causing a serious traffic jam after heavy rains in the morning. This road is at the back entrance of the Thammasat University’s Rangsit campus where its gymnasium is being used as a temporary shelter for flood victims. Opposition Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva and some senators on Monday proposed that the government impose an executive decree for administration actions in emergency situations, or an emergency decree, in flood-impacted provinces to facilitate relief operations. (Source: MCOT online news) CCT Response: The CCT approved an additional 200,000 Baht for humanitarian assistance. In addition, The McCormick Hospital donated medicines and Dara Academy School contributed 50,000 Baht, a truck for loading; and driver and staff to assist the relief operations. Sixteen members of the CCT Relief Team were scheduled to distribute humanitarian aid to the flood victims in Manorom District in Chainat Province on October 15-16, 2011. A bag containing rice, dried food, crackers, canned food, medicines, mosquito coils, soap, lighter, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc. will be given to 1,200 households. For long-term rehabilitation, ecumenical friends from Church World Service (CWS), Norwegian Church Aid (NCA), DIAKONIA, Dan Church Aid (DCA), Ecumenical Coalition on Tourism (ECOT) and Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) met with the CCT-Social Development and Service Unit (SDSU) at the CCT-75 Anniversary Building in Chiang Mai on October 14, 2011. Mr. Natapong of SDSU presented pictures of the flooded areas in Chainat Province, one of the critical disaster zones. The discussion was successful as ecumenical friends expressed concern to the flood victims in Thailand. Mr. Takeshi Komino of CWS will send an alert information to ecumenical organizations. He will also continue further discussion with CCT for future cooperation. To support CCT in its efforts to provide relief aid to the flooded victims, pleased send your contributions to: Account name: The Foundation of the Church of Christ in Thailand Bank name: Siam Commercial Bank, Thanon Phetchaburi Branch (S/A) Account number: 008-2-61457-4 Swift code: SICOTHBK Prepared by: Dr. Prawate Khid-arn Acting Manager Office of the CCT Policy Management Chiang Mai, Thailand posted by cbs on Friday, October 21, 2011 |
