And another flood update for our family and friends: the situation in Bangkok is and remains unclear. After the last high tide (weekend of 28 October), announcements were made that the worst had passed. But, as before, only one day later this optimism seemed misplaced as there are millions of cubic meters of water almost surrounding the capital and some of this was creeping in, flooding several districts. This water has to go somewhere, the sea (Gulf of Thailand) is the logical evacuation zone but Bangkok is in the way. Current estimates indicate it will take at least a month for all water to flow to the sea through the current channels (mostly rivers). Tom was in Europe last week but is back in Bangkok. Nirmala is in India right now with Wolfgang. In case you are wondering where our house is again: we live in the Sathorn district (city center), not yet affected. Updates to follow.
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