Bangkok Governor scores 7.4 for flood dealing
Most city residents are happy with Bangkok Governor Apirak Kosayodhin's handling of the flooding crisis, a poll revealed Thursday.
The Suan Dusit Poll conducted from October 21 to 31 found that about 72 per cent of 1,095 Bangkok residents - some of whom were themselves flood victims - said they approved of the city's prevention efforts and handling of flooding problems. About 93 per cent also agreed with the decision for officials from the city, the Interior Ministry, the Royal Irrigation Department and the military to join forces in helping floodaffected residents. They gave Apirak a score of 7.4 out of 10 for his effective coping with flooding problems. According to the poll, helping floodaffected families and fixing damaged houses and roads were deemed the most urgent tasks facing the city government. For longterm solutions, people urged the city to build concrete flood embankments and prepare for future floods sooner. The Nation
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