CE: Flooding in Thailand

 The government of Thailand is refusing to declare a state of emergency despite widespread flooding.

Flood waters have already affected one third of the country and are now threatening the capital.

Officials say any declaration will cause unnecessary panic and scare away foreign investors and tourists, worsening a disaster that has already cost the country billions of dollars.

          I think Thailand is crazy. They've had major flooding the past few weeks/months and another one may becoming towards their capital and they say there's no need for emergency warnings and evacuation? They say there shouldn't be anything to worry about.
          It's never bad to be too safe. It's for the better. They don't want to give out warnings because they don't want tourist and foreign investors to panic and they'll lose money. I'd say it's a 50/50  chance. If the flood rolls through, those dirt walls won't help. If it tears down property of a foreign owner and tourist are around, it'll be a much bigger disaster.
          A big amount of lines are at stake here and they don't want to do prepare for something that can destroy land, buildings and other house holds. If I were mayor or president, I'd tell my people to get the hell out of Bangkok and get to higher ground. Although they say people shouldn't worry and not state this as an emergency, it should be considered a big threat and everyone needs to get to safe ground.