&nbsp;The factories employ 180,000 workers. 
	&nbsp;Still, he said that the government would try its best to fight floods in the industrial estate in Pathum Thani, after the first barrier collapsed. Construction works are now quickened to restore the second barrier and construct the third barrier. 
	&nbsp;He also assured that flood prevention at other industrial estates in Bang Phli, Lat Krabang and Chachoengsao is in place.

277 factories in Nava Nakorn affected

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277 factories in Nava Nakorn affected

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