Barriers busted as Pathum Thani battles floods

The flood barrier in Sam Khok district was beyond repair in three spots, namely Wat Kai Tia, Wat Tamnak and Wat Pa Fai, Pathum Thani Deputy Governor Phanthep Sriwanich said, adding that broken barricades were to blame for the extensive flooding. Resident Siriporn Srinuan, 53, said she was concerned about where she would live if her home were to get flooded because all her relatives’ homes were already inundated. 

In Muang district, the barrier at Wat Soparam broke in places and let some water into the temple, while the barrier at Wat Hong Pathummawas collapsed causing the temple to be totally submerged. Soldiers were trying to fix the barrier at Wat Hong Pathummawas Tuesday.

The Nation