Bangkok Flooded

Almost two months since I last blog. So much have happened during the last 2 months. Been busy with work and a lot of ongoing events. First it was National Day, then Presidential Election etc. Really lost touch with time and time passes so quickly. Before I knew it, 2 months have gone.

Just got back from a short trip from Bangkok. I have been to Bangkok million of time but this is the first time I feel so uncomfortable and worrying. Yep, the flood waters. News of flooding emerged more than a week ago. I thought it will be over by the time I travel to BKK. However, it din and added more anxiety to the trip.

I almost wanted to cancel the trip on the eve of travel. A friend who reach there earlier a day told me it was quite safe. Everything seems normal and weather is good. Well, coming from this friend was assuring to me. So the trip to BKK proceeded.

However, we remain vigilant throughout the trip. I read online news and watch local news report to keep myself abreast of the latest development. Every morning, I look at the canal behind my hotel to see if water have reached unsafe level. Thankfully, throughout the weekend, central Bangkok is spared from floodwater. Well, my hotel is also on a higher ground, so it's pretty safe.

The only thing that worries me is the lack of bottle water! Bottled water from minimart, convenience stores and supermarket were gone! I was at Siam Paragon foodcourt and bottled water were sold out!! Can you imagine the severity of the situation? I mean everyone is stock piling in view of the impending flood.

We boiled on tap water everyday. The hotel also provided us with 2 bottles everyday. And somehow, i tried to buy from roadside hawkers. The rest of the time, we survive on soft drinks, coconut juice, oranges juices. hahaa.. Oh yes, we also had beer!!! Despite the flooding, I went to a few first time places.

First it was Terminal 21, then it was Lebua State Tower Skybar! I have never been to these places before. One is a shopping mall that opened recently, the other is a rooftop alfresco drinking place. Pretty nice place next to Chao Phraya River. Yep, the same river that overflow and flooded some areas!

This morning, read from news report that part of Chinatown was flooded. Thankfully, I left. We travelled to Chinatown 2 days ago, now, partly indunated. Praying hard that Thai were tied over this crisis and water recede soon. I left with a heavy heart but hope things will be better tomorrow.