Sangchai Panich, Chiang Mai selects Friiva Flood Protection solution

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Sangchai Panich Chiang Mai was looking for flood protection solution to protect their warehouse and shop after a major flooding event in Chiang Mai city in 2024

AS FRIIS performed a flooding survey and the proposed solution was to increase existing perimeter walls and Install Friiva Flood Protection Barriers in the 3 entrances as install back flow valves in the drain pipes leaving the property to prevent back flow of water as well as to install a pump station to pump Rainwater and leakage water out.

AS FRIIS supplied and installed:
3 sets of Friiva Flood Protection barriers respectively 7.8 m, 8.4 and 1 m wide with the height of 1 m and possibility to expand the protection height to 1.2 m in the future.
1 set Wapro inline back flow valve and 1 set Dannozzle Back flow valve

The 2024 major flooding event occurred between August and September and was triggered by heavy rain as El Niño shifted to La Niña, and is considered to be among the most severe natural disasters in Thailand’s history.

According to the Department Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, the flooding in 37 provinces, mostly in the North and Northeast, impacted 181,870 households between August and September. The natural disaster also killed 49 people and injured 28 others.

Provinces affected by the floods included Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Son, Tak, Phayao, Nan, Lamphun, Lampang, Phrae, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, Nakhon Sawan, Phetchabun, Loei, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Nakhon Phanom, Khon Kaen, Chaiyaphum, Maha Sarakham, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lamphu, Ubon Ratchathani, Prachin Buri, Ang Thong, Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani, Rayong, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Phuket, Yala, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phang Nga, Trang and Satun.

It was also considered the severest flooding in almost 100 years among 200 households in Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district, where floodwater caused residences to be inundated and covered in mud, resulting in damage of around 4 billion baht. (The nation https://www.nationthailand.com/sustaination/40044461)
AS FRIIS LTD specialises in flood protection solutions and services.

AS FRIIS LTD product portfolio includes Cold Flood Mobile wide area barriers from Denmark, Friiva Gate & Fence barriers, Dam Easy Door & Gate Barriers from Ireland, and an extensive range of accessories to protect residential homes and commercial properties and municipalities against flooding.