Thai-ASEAN News Network



Foreign Media Shines Spotlight on Thailand's Floods

UPDATE : 4 November 2011

The foreign media is watching closely whether the Thai government can drain the floodwater that has already submerged parts of Bangkok and protect the capital's inner area from flooding.

Meanwhile, Honda Motor has suspended production in the Philippines, as suppliers in Thailand are unable to provide parts.


Members of the foreign media say despite the government's assurance that it will do everything possible to protect inner Bangkok from flooding, the government is still facing harsh criticism for managing the flood situation due to confusing reports about the flooding.

As of now, the Thai government has issued evacuation orders for 8 of 50 Bangkok districts.

Meanwhile, Honda Motor has temporarily suspended production in the Philippines because suppliers in flood-stricken Thailand are unable to deliver parts.

Joseph Tacorda, the human resources manager of Honda Car Philippines, said the company has suspended production and will not reopen its plant until it can find alternative suppliers to those in Thailand.

Tacorda added that his company is awaiting parts from other Honda plants, and he still does not know when they will be supplied.

Honda is No.3 in Philippines' automotive industry.

It sold more than 9,000 cars in the first eight months of the year, a market share of 9.7 percent.

In Singapore, 69 mosques in are raising funds for flood relief in Thailand.

Donation boxes will be placed at the mosques until next Thursday.

The donation will be used to support flood relief programs in Thailand through the Mercy Relief charity organization.