November 8th Update

Baan Arsa Jaidee featured on CNN International, interview with co-ordinator, Rungsun Munkong.

Floodwaters will soon reach the Centre and parts of downtown Bangkok, with Chatuchak District, immediately north of Baan Arsa Jaidee, now evacuated.  Water volumes and timing remain uncertain, but there remains some optimism that pumping and drainage systems will save the inner city from the worst.
(Latest: Five of the eight pumps managing the canal immediately north of the Centre have just broken)

Business Week: Bangkok orders more evacuatiosn as floods encircle Thai capital

The situation in Central Thailand and Bangkok's Northern and Western regions remains dire, with ongoing concern over the risk of disease. There have been two deaths as a result of leptospirosis and at least one reported case of cholera.  Skin-related diseases and rashes have become a problem according to frontiline teams, as people are exposed to filthy water.  Baan Arsa Jaidee now also distributing iodine, antibacterial cream and ointments.  Access to clean food and water are ongoing concerns.

Baan Arsa Jaidee Fundraising
Donations through this site have topped US$2,000, with partner Thailandflood.org raising over ~US$1,500.

On Sunday, approximately 40 Baan Arsa Jaidee volunteers - both Thai and many foreigners - held a fundraiser cleaning car windows at busy intersections.  In partnership with Thailandflood.org and Wipe the Tide, volunteers raised over 100,000 Baht  (~US$3,200) for flood relief.

Thank you for your continued support.