Bangkok governor orders evacuation of Bang Kae residents

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 03, 2011
Bangkok governor orders evacuation of Bang Kae residents

Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra Thursday ordered evacuation of residents of Bang Kae district because the entire district has been inundated.

 

Sukhumbhand also told residents of Chatuchak, Bang Bon, Bangkok Noi and Phasi Charoen districts to be on alert.
Earlier, the city administration ordered evacuation of seven districts – Don Mueang, Bang Phlad, Sai Mai, Thaweewattana, Laksi, Talinchan and Bang Khen.
Residents of some areas of four other districts have also been told to evacuate. The four districts are Lard Prao, Chatuchak, Khlong Samwa and Nong Khem.
The Nation