Yes, you read that right. The journalists of our state broadcaster reported yesterday, both on the news and online, that the world had become a bit more dangerous for travelers again. According to these ladies and gentlemen of NOS, this also included a number of popular holiday countries, including Thailand.
Almost half of Bangkok is under water
The shopping and business heart of Bangkok seems to be keeping it dry, but not everyone in the city is happy about that. Almost half of Bangkok is under water, to the anger and despair of the people it has affected. Some feel abandoned and take out their anger on sluice gates. Others let the disaster pass over them and make the best of it. Correspondent Michel Maas visited them.
Cor Verhoef fled Bangkok
Thailand blog columnist Cor Verhoef has fled Bangkok.
Due to heavy rainfall and poor drainage, large parts of Thailand are under water. The capital Bangkok is also increasingly affected by flooding. Schools remain closed and residents are hoarding. Cor Verhoef is a teacher of English and drama at a secondary school in Bangkok.
