Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announed that the US will help Thailand in the damage that is a result of ongoing flooding. The floods have been occuring since late July and are expected to dry up in two weeks. These floods have already caused 564 deaths throughout Thailand and affected over 64 million people. Clintons plan is to help bring back "solidarity" to their nation. On top of the money required to help in this effort the US is also bringing in their military to help in civil assistance. Some of the goals of the United States effort include opening their airport, restoring cultural sites, providing medical attention, and opening dry roads. Clinton informs their leader Yingluck Shinawatra "during the past century we have stood by each other in times of challenge and we are proud to stand by you now in this time of challenge, as you contend with the worst floods in your nations history."
Source: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45325071/ns/world_news-asia_pacific/
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