There are ten's of thousands of people out there whose homes and possessions are gone and who don't even have enough food. This is now the worst flooding in 52 years with more to come next week with massive amounts of water moving down from the north, and no end in sight for more storms.
Good information Hero and I agree that there is a genuine need for assistance to those people affected. We are donating with goods through our local Makro and Tesco Lotus stores.
Also wife is storing dry goods in our attic..............? I guess we are lucky in this part of the country since I have been told it is approximately 10 years ago since the last serious inundation here in Pranburi. Any old timers confirm that timeline and does any board member have any photos from that period.
Good point, and the BKP link above also lists that goods can be donated, not just cash. Good way to get rid of the things in your cupboard that you bought but are never going to use. Pete
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Donations are starting to take off in the UK now as well. Several fund raising events have been organised that I know of (probably many more as well), and the Buddhist Temples are asking for donations through their mailing lists to WAT Thai UK (I think that's right). Mrs BB made what I considered quite a hefty donation yesterday.
If you're in Thailand, and happen to be shopping at Macro, they have an area beyond the checkout where you can donate stuff. A bag of rice, tins of anything, most importantly goods that won't go off (no fresh things). A good idea - I just hope they get to those who need them...
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http://www.bangkokpost.com/feature/char ... d-donation
