Tag: Ayutthaya
Three-fourths of SMEs don’t trust Govt’s flood management plan: Survey
The latest poll by the Dhurakij Pundit University Research Center (DPU Poll) indicated that three-fourths of small and medium-sized enterprises do not trust...
Flood-hit districts in Ayutthaya declared disaster zones
BANGKOK, 11 September 2012 - Six districts in Ayutthaya have been declared flood disaster zones. The provincial governor has instructed river basin committees...
Culture Minister fears for Ayutthaya sites despite flood protection plan
BANGKOK, Sept 10 - Culture Minister Sukumol Kunplome admitted to having concern about a possible flood threat at historic sites in Ayutthaya, despite...
Ayutthaya placed on flood watch
BANGKOK, Sept 10 – The Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department warned of potential flooding in six Ayutthaya districts due to heavy rain and...
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,...
House committee assured: Ayutthaya industrial estate will stay dry
BANGKOK, Sept 4 - A House committee on disaster relief has shown confidence that an industrial estate in Ayutthaya province, 76 km north...
Historic Ayutthaya on alert for this year’s floods
AYUTTHAYA, Aug 31 – Thailand’s leading historic site, the former Siamese capital of Ayutthaya, 76km north of Bangkok, has been busily protecting its...
327 years of Thailand-France relations celebrated in Ayutthaya
AYUTTHAYA, 19 August 2012 – Thailand’s ancient capital of Ayutthaya has been celebrating more than 3 centuries of the country’s good relations with...
The future of Thai rice farming: Are Thai rice farmers losing...
Rice farming has long been the mainstay of Thailand. Rice farmers were once dubbed the backbone of the nation. But as a new...
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Pattaya gives the beach time to recover after major floods
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya is giving the city and its beaches time to recover after days of heavy rain brought some of the worst...
Fisherman finds body feared to be missing Korean in east Pattaya canal
PATTAYA, Thailand — A body believed to be that of a Korean tourist who disappeared after falling into a flooded canal in Nongprue three...
Flooded roadwork leaves drivers facing hidden danger in east Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Residents are calling for urgent safety measures on Chaiyaphruek Road, east of Pattaya, within the jurisdiction of Nongprue Municipality, after a...
Stolen bike found in Sri Racha forest, giving owner an unexpected reunion
SRI RACHA, Thailand — Sometimes a stolen vehicle really does find its way home. More than two months after his motorcycle disappeared, a Sri...
Storm winds topple large trees across Sattahip, crews clear roads
SATTAHIP, Thailand — Heavy rain and strong wind gusts toppled large trees at several locations in Sattahip, Chonburi, on September 27, damaging homes, communication...