Waterlogged Thailand will struggle to prevent future floods | Reuters

Waterlogged Thailand will struggle to prevent future floods | Reuters: As waterlogged Thailand struggles to contain the worst floods in decades, it faces a simple truth: not a whole lot can be done to avoid a repeat disaster in the short term even with a new multi-billion dollar water-management policy.

NU Stands with Thailand raises money for flood victims - Campus - The Daily Northwestern - Northwestern University

NU Stands with Thailand raises money for flood victims - Campus - The Daily Northwestern - Northwestern University: The Northwestern Thai Club launched an on-campus campaign called NU Stands with Thailand to raise money for flood victims Tuesday.

The group offered Thai bubble tea to NU students and faculty at a booth outside of the Kellogg School of Management's Jacobs Center in exchange for donations at its first on-campus fundraising event Tuesday. Thai Club began taking donations two weeks ago through an online donation site, which has already raised more than $1,000 toward the group's goal of $5,000. The money will go to victims of the worst floods Thailand has seen in 50 years through several different nonprofit relief organizations, including Thai Red Cross, group members said.

As Floods Drag on in Thailand, Displaced Grow Restless | News | English

As Floods Drag on in Thailand, Displaced Grow Restless | News | English: In Thailand, local aid groups are calling on authorities to better manage and support local communities that are struggling to cope after spending weeks under a meter or more of water.

As the flood waters overtake more communities in urban areas of the country, there are many who are deciding to stay home and protect their belongings from thieves.

Thailand Floods Pass Peak, Raising Hopes in Bangkok | News | English

Thailand Floods Pass Peak, Raising Hopes in Bangkok | News | English: Thailand's rain-swollen Chao Phraya River passed its peak stage Monday, raising hopes that central Bangkok will be spared the flooding that has already inundated much of the city's northern and western suburbs.

Thailand: Floods and Social Media � Global Voices

Thailand: Floods and Social Media � Global Voices: Many parts of Thailand are still flooded as the country continues to face the worst flooding disaster in the past half century. The flood waters are higher in the provinces although Bangkok remains under threat especially its low-lying areas.

Thailand Flood Relief Fundraising walk on Dean Street - Albury - Events - The Border Mail

Thailand Flood Relief Fundraising walk on Dean Street - Albury - Events - The Border Mail: The Thai Buddhist monk from the temple in South Albury will walk for alms round and lead fundraising volunteers for flood victims in Thailand.

The walk is aim to show the Spirit of Kindness and Generosity of people in Albuty to our friends the other part of the world who are in need.

Thailand floods: aid agencies warn of humanitarian crisis in Bangkok - Telegraph

Thailand floods: aid agencies warn of humanitarian crisis in Bangkok - Telegraph: The Red Cross warned that people who had chosen to remain in their homes faced "humanitarian crisis" of water and mosquito-borne illnesses. Other dangers lurk, too, like snakes and rats and crocodiles that escaped from farms.

UN supports Thailand's flood crisis management - The Nation

UN supports Thailand's flood crisis management - The Nation: his week, ESCAP’s executive secretary Noeleen Heyzer visited the Flood Relief Operations Centre at the Don Mueang Airport. Then, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra made the request for satellite data support.

Expressing support for the response of Thai authorities to the flood, Dr. Heyzer reiterated the firm commitment of the UN to supporting the country's ongoing flood relief and rehabilitation efforts, followed up by resilient recovery from this unprecedented disaster.

The United Nations Asia-Pacific chief emphasized that ESCAP and the nearly 30 United Nations agencies and entities based in Bangkok were ready to support Government efforts to formulate a long-term response to the crisis, beyond the present emergency situation.

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Thai flood death toll hits 381

Thai flood death toll hits 381: BANGKOK, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- A total of 381 people were confirmed dead and two people were missing in Thailand's worst floods that have inundated many provinces since July 25, the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department said on Sunday.

Fears swell along river through Thailand's capital – USATODAY.com

Fears swell along river through Thailand's capital – USATODAY.com: The water has crept from the central plains south toward the Gulf of Thailand, engulfing a third of the country and killing nearly 400 people and displacing 110,000 more. Now, Bangkok is in the way — surrounded by behemoth pools of water flowing around and through the city via a complex network of canals and rivers.

As flood disaster worsens in Thailand, UN steps up relief efforts

dAs flood disaster worsens in Thailand, UN steps up relief efforts: 28 October 2011 –
The United Nations will provide 20,000 insecticide-treated mosquito nets in temporary shelters and other areas in flood-hit Thailand in a bid to protect people from dengue fever and other mosquito-borne diseases, as weather forecasts predict more heavy rainfall over the weekend.

The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), which procured the nets locally, said in a press release yesterday that it has set aside an initial $300,000 to support the Thai Government’s flood response efforts, focusing on health, child protection, water, sanitation and hygiene.

Thailand flooding update October 26, 2011: All of Bangkok is vulnerable, says Bangkok governor -- Newley.com

Thailand flooding update October 26, 2011: All of Bangkok is vulnerable, says Bangkok governor -- Newley.com: Thailand flooding update October 26, 2011: All of Bangkok is vulnerable, says Bangkok governor

The Daily Pennsylvanian :: Thai floods displace Penn families

The Daily Pennsylvanian :: Thai floods displace Penn families: Members of PennThai have been fundraising for those affected by the floods for the past few weeks.

Chayapong Naviroj, a 2011 College graduate, and his family started a fundraising campaign for flood victims. His family owns a commercial department store in Thailand and is collaborating with the country’s Air Force to set up a foundation to help those in need.

Bangkok Post : Doubts about donations

Bangkok Post : Doubts about donations: At the peak of this year's flooding disaster, as if the floods were not heartbreaking enough, there were hundreds of cyber scams that caused widespread panic about two weeks ago. These sick lies were mixed with helpful facts in a whirlpool of information and together they spread through social media channels