Floods are partly the result of corruption and mismanagement
by Hans Bos Sounds are getting louder in Thailand that the floods in the Isan are largely caused by corruption and mismanagement. More and more buildings are being built in areas that previously served as reservoirs for excess water. This is certainly the case in the vicinity of Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat), but authorities have also built roads in other places and built entire residential areas in places where this is extremely important in connection with water management.
Bangkok is preparing for flooding and flooding
Bangkok will experience flooding today and for the rest of the week. In the 'Bangkok Post' there is a map with streets that are very likely to be flooded, such as Raam VI Roda and Sukumvit Road at Soi 39-49. In the coming days, flooding is also expected in Isaan (northeast of Thailand) such as in the provinces of Si Sa Ket and Ubon Ratchathani. Thailand floods: 11 dead and 1 missing In other parts …
Isan, the forgotten part of Thailand
The Isan forms the largest part of Thailand and also has the most inhabitants. And yet this gigantic plateau is the neglected child of the country, only a few hours' drive from Bangkok. Most tourists ignore this area (or right, if they travel to Chiang Mai). With Laos (and the Mekong) to the north and east and Cambodia to the south, the Isan is a fantastic area to explore. There…
Photos from Isaan – Northeast Thailand
Isaan is not well known and rarely visited by tourists, yet Isaan has perhaps the most to offer in terms of cultural heritage. The region shows the traces of an ancient history strongly influenced by Lao and Khmer cultures. In addition, Isaan has many national parks with beautiful extensive forests. Recent archaeological finds east of Udorn Thani from the Bronze Age show the rich history of this area. The same goes for dinosaur fossils…
