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Update on the Floods in ThailandNovember 2, 2011 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, The water is too much, the flood is very strong like the flood in Bangkok that happened in 2485 (1942). BANGKOK, (Oct. 31, 2011): Post-flood rehabilitation could take at least three months with an estimated budget of Bht80 billion, plus loans of over Bht300 billion for flood victims, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said on Monday. For industrial estates, the prime minister said information will be gathered for specialists to consider what form of rehabilitation should be conducted, including draining water from flooded industrial estates and building permanent dykes. Technical specialists will help restore machinery and the Thai government will apply tax exemption measures to help affected industries while the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) will provide loans to Japanese companies investing in Thailand. Moreover, to regain the confidence of foreign investors, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will explain the rehabilitation and long-term management plans, she added. Meanwhile, Kongkrit Hiranyakit, president for policy and planning of the Tourism Council of Thailand, said the current flooding took its toll on both Thai and foreign tourists. In particular the number of local tourists has fallen by 20-30 per cent, or 70,000 a day from 250,000 a day in normal situation. The flooding however has become a boon for major tourist destinations like the seaside resort towns of Hua Hin and Pattaya where local tourists take refuge away from the flood-affected capital. Earlier Monday the prime minister said she was confident that the government will successfully protect inner Bangkok areas from inundation as the water drainage in eastern Bangkok is satisfactory but the situation in western Bangkok remains a cause for concern (Source: MCOT online news). CCT Response The CCT-Social Development and Service Unit (SDSU) extended an appeal letter to member churches, church districts (synods) and individuals to continue their support to the flood victims. Last Monday (Oct. 31), a truck loaded with rice, drinking water, instant noodles, dry food and vegetable was sent to Nakorn Phathom province where over 200 church members as well as other villagers are stranded in the remote areas. Tomorrow, (Nov. 2), two more trucks will follow. One truck will go to Petchaboon province and the other will go to Nakorn Phathom province. We thank the member churches for their in-kind support. For a long-term rehabilitation program, an integrated strategic plan is being drafted. The CCT also thanks the Methodist Church in Malaysia, and the Baptist Church in the USA for their spiritual and financial support. To support CCT in its efforts to provide relief aid and rehabilitation program to the flooded victims, please make a transfer to the following account: BANK NAME: Siam Commercial Bank, Thanon Phetchaburi Branch (S/A) A/C NAME: The Foundation of the Church of Christ in ThailandA/C NUMBER: 008-2-61457-4 SWIFT CODE: SICOTHBK Contact persons: Elder Chusak Wuttiwaropas, CCT-Relief Committee Chairperson: cwuthi@gmail.com Mr. Uthid Siriapapong, SDSU Director: uthid@hotmail.com Prawate Khid-arn posted by cbs on Thursday, November 03, 2011 |
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