http://edition.cnn.com/2011/10/27/world/asia/thailand-flood/index.html?eref=edition

"On the first of five government-declared holidays in Thailand, Bangkok residents fled the capital and sought higher ground and temporary shelter. Floodwater entered many homes, soaking belongings beyond salvage."

well....fuck O_O

Oh that's terrible. How scary. Are they prepared for this ? Yikes.