Flooding In Thailand

The floods that have hit Thailand have been the worst in many years. Almost 300 people have died and the floods have left thousands stranded. Besides taking out about 700,000 peoples homes, the floods and mudslides have destroyed a huge amount of farmland.  Damage costs have totaled up to over 500 thousand. The floods are threatening Bangkok which could raise the damage total significantly.

Weather.com stated that people have little trust in the Bangkok flood command center. The Prime Minister says that hey are doing all that they can. This flood crisis is one of the largest in years and has the government overwhelmed. The general public of Thailand has mixed feelings with the government and it's efforts.




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