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Flood center opened in Ayutthaya
BANGKOK, 6 September 2012 – Ayutthaya province has now opened a flood command center for the people, focusing on 4 procedures -- prevention,...
Special Report: HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn
On 28 July 2012, Thais from all walks of life are celebrating the auspicious occasion of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn’s...
Over half of flood victims say govt should help pay more...
BANGKOK, Jan 8 - Nearly half of flood-hit victims have sought loan shark for restoration funds for their flood-ravaged homes, while more than half...
Thailand’s flood-related death toll rises to 602
BANGKOK, Nov 20 – Flood-related death toll from Thailand's worst flooding in decades has risen to 602, while two persons are still reported missing,...
Thai PM: 2012 GDP likely to grow 4.5-5.5%
BANGKOK, Nov 9 - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Wednesday said the country's economic growth next year could expand within the range of 4.5-...
DDPM: 26 provinces including BKK hit by floods, 381 deaths
BANGKOK, 31 October 2011 - According to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), there have been 26 provinces which are affected by...
State railways evacuate flood victims to nearby provinces
BANGKOK, Oct 26 – The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is ready to evacuate about 1,600 flood victims currently sheltering in Bangkok to new...
Cabinet sets 27-31 Oct as holidays for flood-hit provinces
BANGKOK, 25 October 2011 – The Cabinet has granted permission to agencies in flood-affected areas nationwide to take days off during 27-31 October when...
Three major dams discharging less water; lower volume relieves flood
UTTARADIT, Oct 17 - The country’s three major dams on Sunday reduced the amount of water being released from their reservoirs to help relieve...
Thai exports in Q4 projected to shrink by 1.4% due to...
BANGKOK, Oct 11 -- Thailand’s export growth in the fourth quarter is likely to drop by 1.4 per cent to 17.8 per cent from...
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Eerie discoveries at illegal dumping site in East Pattaya forest
PATTAYA, Thailand – An elderly resident of Chak Nok reservoir in Huay Yai district in East Pattaya led a team of reporters to investigate...
Fishing boats razed by fire during grilling fest in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - A festive grilling gathering turned into a scene of chaos as several small fishing boats lining the banks of the Banglamung...
Pattaya and upper part of Thailand experiencing extreme heat this week
Thailand is experiencing extreme heat, with some areas in the southern region experiencing thunderstorms. Bangkok and its vicinity are also experiencing intense heat in...
Accumulated extreme heat during daytime contributes to electricity consumption record high
With the scorching weather on the night of April 22, Thais battled the heat by cranking up their air conditioners, leading to a surge...
Thai-Myanmar border situation remains unsettled as clashes resurface after three-day hiatus
The situation at the Thai-Myanmar border in Mae Sot District, Tak Province, remains volatile as sounds of gunfire and explosions from clashes between Karen...