Thailand's capital, Bangkok, will be under water in 20 years because of rising seas from global warming and subsidence, says a top Thai climate expert who warned of a tsunami years before the 2004 disaster.
That's potentially 10 million climate refugees -- from merely one city. The future is going to be crowded beyond belief.
"If nothing is done, Bangkok will be at least 50 centimetres to one metre under water," Smith Dharmasaroja, head of Thailand's National Disaster Warning Centre, said in an interview.
Ah, but just think of the burgeoning glass-bottomed boat tour industry!
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Soon to be the Venice of Asia.
We are doomed!
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