Thai PM vows to end flood disruption
- 12 years ago
Bangkok's streets remain flooded.
And it's only going to get worse.
Flood waters are steadily encroaching on the city center, which could further impact the country's deflating economy.
On Saturday, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said in a radio interview that she would reverse the tides as soon possible.
However, residents say they are frustrated by the worsening conditions.
Concerns over flooding have emptied Chatuchak, the country's biggest market.
(SOUNDBITE) (Thai) WANCHAI SRICHOMPOO, SHOP OWNER IN CHATUCHAK WEEKEND MARKET
"No more than 50 shops are open today. Usually there are a lot of customers at this time but now it's empty. All the shop owners and merchants are very stressed over the drop in sales compared to normal days."
For now, emergency workers are hoping a 6,000-strong sandbag wall along the outer rim of Bangkok will stop waters from reaching the inner city.
The move is slated to give the government a much-needed victory against the deluge.
Jessica Gray, Reuters
And it's only going to get worse.
Flood waters are steadily encroaching on the city center, which could further impact the country's deflating economy.
On Saturday, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said in a radio interview that she would reverse the tides as soon possible.
However, residents say they are frustrated by the worsening conditions.
Concerns over flooding have emptied Chatuchak, the country's biggest market.
(SOUNDBITE) (Thai) WANCHAI SRICHOMPOO, SHOP OWNER IN CHATUCHAK WEEKEND MARKET
"No more than 50 shops are open today. Usually there are a lot of customers at this time but now it's empty. All the shop owners and merchants are very stressed over the drop in sales compared to normal days."
For now, emergency workers are hoping a 6,000-strong sandbag wall along the outer rim of Bangkok will stop waters from reaching the inner city.
The move is slated to give the government a much-needed victory against the deluge.
Jessica Gray, Reuters