Thai flood crisis: Parts of Bangkok on high alert

Thu, 10/20/2011 - 12:50 — Anonymous In a sudden about-turn after officials
claimed Bangkok would be safe from floods, the city's governor has warned
residents in several northern and eastern parts of the city to move their
belongings to higher ground and remain on alert.  The districts pinpointed
by governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra are: Lat Krabang, Nong Chok, Minburi,
Klong Samwa, Kannayao, Sai Mai and Bangkhen./*Read on CNN:* Southeast Asia
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