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As Bangkokians brace for "what now?, what next?..." the end of the country's worst flooding in 50 years seem drowned in the depths of either two major bursting dams. Blame, criticism and serious politicking affect flood (mis)management further.  The situation could be Thailand's halloweenish watery scare. I personally just went out yesterday to pick a few items that will somehow ward off starvation should the waters rush in to where I live. If most Thais are at a loss to understand what exactly is the government trying to say, what and how could anyone who does not speak the local language grasp anything at all?  Maybe Friends of the Nation editorial cartoons can help. A quick fact by the way: Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is sister of former PM in exile Thaksin Shinawatra.

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  1. HeatherOctober 27, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Sounds like your PM is about as popular as my state's governor or Wall Street CEOs. Glad you enjoyed my Halloween photos!

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  2. i beatiOctober 27, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Flooding is catastrophic !!

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  3. Adelle LaudanOctober 27, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    I had no idea. Thanks for educating us. Happy T13!

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  4. Adelle LaudanOctober 27, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    I had no idea. Thanks for educating us. Happy T13!

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  5. CountryDewOctober 28, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    Oh my. I hadn't heard, either. I do hope all are safe. I've lived through a major flood and it is a horrid experience.

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  6. The Gal HerselfOctober 28, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    I'm ashamed that I didn't know more about this. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. simply kimOctober 29, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    oh!i must have put my comment on the wrong post, 'hahaha! CUTE!' it's supposed to be here.. sorry about that :(

    by the way, do you mind checking out on What's A Fossil?

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