Taiwan: Bangkok flooding holds lesson for world

As it faces the same problem, Taiwan should take note of the attribution by the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction of the severe flooding in Thailand to uncontrolled urbanization and extreme weather patterns that are growing in intensity, says Focus Taiwan. "Urban disasters have become serious issues that cities must face, especially as weather patterns are increasing in intensity. There is a real need to rethink our disaster prevention strategy," the editorial continues.