Flood situation in Thailand Humanitarian Fund Appeal & Situation regarding the November 6th to 12th B. E. 2554 (2011) “World Buddhist Assembly Bangkok

Originator: PHALLOP  THAIARRY Secretary General of The WFB
Suggested Distribution: The WFB Office Bearers, Executive Council Members, Regional Centres and its networks

Dear friends in the Dharma,

Flood situation in Thailand
Humanitarian Fund Appeal

I have been asked by our President, H.E. Phan Wannamethee to issue this urgent communication.

As I am sure you are all aware, Thailand is experiencing severe flooding which is affecting and displacing millions of people. With already more than 260 reported fatalities and many hundreds of thousands stranded or evacuated requiring urgent humanitarian support, the WFB is fully committed to providing humanitarian help to the best of its ability and acknowledges with extreme gratitude the past generous support provided by the Buddhist and other communities around the world.

May I invite you once more to express cooperation and solidarity among Buddhists organisations by responding with whatever contribution you are able to The WFB Humanitarian Service thru the contact information channels below or to me directly on mobile number : 66 81 824 5562  or e-mail : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Beneficiary’s name: WFB FOR HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE
Account Number:     003-2-30263-9
Bank: Kasikorn Bank Public Company Limited
Attention: Kasikorn Bank Sukhumvit 33 (Bangkapi) Branch
Address: 1 Thai Farmers Lane, Ratburana Road, Bangkok 10140, Thailand
Swift Code: KASTTHBK

Rev. Norimitsu Masamoto – Chairman, Humanitarian Service Standing Committee
Mr. Phallop Thaiarry  - Secretary General, The World Fellowship of Buddhists


Situation regarding the November
“World Buddhist Assembly Bangkok”                                                                                                                                    

I understand that many attendees for the November 6th to 12th B.E. 2554 (2011) “World Buddhist Assembly Bangkok” may be concerned regarding the flooding in many parts of Thailand.  However, currently the situation in central Bangkok is normal with the exception of a few riverside locations that are affected. Unless there is a dramatic unforeseen change in the situation, the flooding is not expected to have any impact on the airport or the programme of events from the 6th to the 12th November.

The peak risk period for flooding close to the river is from the 16th to the 18th of October when the high tides for the month will reduce the rate of flow for the runoff water.  We are informed by the Thai Meteorological Department that the Monsoon Season should finish around the middle of this month with the arrival of cool winds from China and that for central Bangkok the situation should be back to normal by November.

So please proceed with your arrangements and be assured that if the situation should change we will immediately inform you.

Thank you for your kind attention and consideration of the above information.


The World Fellowship of Buddhists Headquarters
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