What happens when the government turns its back on serious environmental issues? Bangkok happens. The failure of the Bangkok government to control urban development has left the Thai capital in dire straits. On its best days, Bangkok sat just over 5 feet above sea level. As it sits now, some of the city is already under water and much of the rest is in imminent danger. And, while it would be nice to lay all of the blame on the government, there are several other factors that have led to the city of 10 million to this titanic problem. - See more at: http://www.ecopedia.com/environment/bangkok-sinking-could-be-underwater-by-2030/#sthash.bFSVMww5.dpuf