Are Bangkok's Floods Getting Worse? [Season 3, Episode 78]

Greg and Ed dive into the flooding crisis in Thailand. (Get
it?) Ed begins with some sobering statistics on the recent spate
of floods that have affected 34 provinces, including Bangkok,
which kicks off some not-so-nostalgic discussions about previous
Bangkok flood stories, from wading down the soi in flip flops or
simply being trapped at home on an 'island' until the water
subsides. Granted, considering the flooding issues that some
people have dealt with, this is small
potatoes.   


But have things gotten worse? The guys admit they lack the
expertise to know for sure, but it does seem that the annual
problem of flooding hasn't gotten any better, even though the
rainy season is largely predictable. Adding to the gloomy
situation are Bangkok's precarious position at near sea level and
the rising oceans due to climate change.


The boys end with a somewhat desperate hope that the Thai
government has a team of world class experts working on a master
plan to save our beloved city. Does it? Greg and Ed don't know,
but if you have confidence in the Thai government to deal with
this immense problem, the boys have some swampland in Florida to
sell you. It's also near sea level by the way. :)


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