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North, northeast Thai still suffer from floods

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 11:24 PM PDT

BANGKOK: The flood situation in Thailand's north and northeast has continued to infringe on local livelihoods, with many areas still isolated and running out of food, reports Thai News Agency (TNA).

In Tak province, almost 5,000 people in eight villages of Tambon Mae Tuen locality in Mae Ramat district remain stranded on their fourth day following the collapse of a local bridge.

In Mae Hong Son province, troops began using machines to clear debris off roads in Sob Moei and Mae Sariang districts to enable road access.

In Phichit province, the flood situation had worsened due to the overflowing Yom river and the inflow of upstream floodwater from Kamphaeng Phet province.

Over 500 houses in Tambon Rangnok locality of Sam Ngam district remain heavily inundated as people were seen commuting by boat.

In Phitsanulok province, the level of floodwater in Phrom Phiram district had risen with stronger currents. Local official warned at least 2,000 families could be isolated if a wooden bridge in Wang Nam Yen area collapses.

Meanwhile, the Mekong river in Thailand's Northeast had overflown into central business districts of Mukdahan province, submerging the basement of the Indochina market and forcing the closure of schools. -- BERNAMA

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Pheu Thai party cabinet line-up Tuesday

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 10:19 PM PDT

BANGKOK: Pheu Thai Party spokesman Prompong Nopparit says the cabinet line-up will likely be proposed for royal endorsement on Tuesday, reports Thai news Agency (TNA).

Prompong told reporters on Sunday the cabinet arrangement was more than half way done and should be proposed to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej by August 9.

He also said his party's work on government policies was nearly completed, saying Yingluck Shinawatra was ready to begin working on flood and economic problems once royally endorsed as prime minister.

Meanwhile, the Pheu Thai spokesman congratulated Abhisit Vejjajiva on being chosen for a second-term as Democrat Party leader, saying Abhisit's abilities would suit him well as the new opposition leader. -- BERNAMA

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Ahad, 7 Ogos 2011

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