Tag: Tsunami
Baby elephant which saved a British schoolgirl from tsunami has been...
The baby elephant which helped save the life of an eight-year old British schoolgirl, Amber Owen, from a devastating tsunami which struck the western...
New environment-friendly resort opens on Ko Phra Thong
PHANG NGA - Ko Phra Thong in Phang Nga province suffered severe devastation from the 2004 Tsunami, which forced its inhabitants to desert the...
Phang Nga holds tsunami evacuation drill
PHANG NGA – Phang Nga Province has held the rehearsal for emergency situations, an activity that will enhance disaster management efficiency. Phang Nag Province's...
Magnitude 8.0 earthquake strikes off coast of Chile, triggering destructive tsunami
CHILE, 2 March 2014 - An earthquake of magnitude 8.0 struck off the coast of Chile, triggering a 2-meter high tsunami. ...
Japan’s PM Yoshido Noda reaffirms commitment to polio eradication
Rotary International President-elect Sakuji Tanaka heard reassuring words from Prime Minister Yoshido Noda regarding Japan’s continued support of polio eradication, the humanitarian organization’s...
Pattaya faces low risk from earthquake, tsunami
The Thai Meteorological Agency reassured Pattaya residents they have little to fear from earthquakes or tidal waves, even those like this month’s massive...
TAT Update: Conditions for tourists on Thailand’s Andaman Sea remain...
The magnitude 8.6 earthquake that occurred in the Indian Ocean about 500 kilometers to the west of Northern Sumatra, Indonesia on 11 April...
Phuket urged to set up information centre on natural disasters
PHUKET, April 12 - An information centre should be set up to keep the public informed at times of natural disasters, the Phuket...
Crater in downtown Bangkok road disrupts traffic, worries city officials
BANGKOK, April 11 - A crater appeared in center city Bangkok’s busy Pathumwan intersection Wednesday morning, with city authorities initially saying the depression...
Thailand evacuates for possible tsunami after major quake off Indonesia
BANGKOK, April 11 -- Thailand's National Disaster Warning Centre has issued an evacuation order for residents and tourists along the Andaman coast after...
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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...