Asian Institute of Technology
NOVEMBER 2011
AIT landmark now and then (inset)
AIT UNDER WATER
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he Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) is completely inundated under almost 2 metres of flood water. Friday, 21 October 2011, was without doubt the darkest day in the history of AIT. For over two weeks AIT fought an unprecedented battle against the overwhelming force of nature. In the end, it was no longer possible to save its beautiful campus from inundation. As flood waters breached the dykes and rushed in
to the campus, the Royal Thai Army along with the AIT-Sodexo team fought valiantly but the forces of nature proved too strong. The AIT administration therefore deÂcided to evacuate. President Prof. Said Irandoust was the last person to leave the campus after successfully overseeing the safe evacuation of all persons. The campus conÂtinues to remain under water. Photo feature on page 2
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