Tag: Chao Phraya
Floods remain critical in several downstream provinces in Central Region
Floods in several central provinces along five major rivers of Ping, Wang, Yom, Nan and Chao Phraya are getting worse today as several dams...
More water discharged downstream from Chao Phraya dam
The Royal Irrigation Department has started increasing the amount of water discharged from the Chao Phraya dam from 80 cubic metres/second to 120 cubic...
Special rainmaking units set up in royal concern over drought
BANGKOK, 29 June 2015 (NNT) - His Majesty the King has ordered the opening of two special rainmaking units in Chiang Mai and Nakhon...
Impeachment efforts launched against cabinet over water project
BANGKOK, 28 June 2013 Two separate efforts have been initiated to impeach the cabinet over legal oversights in its 350-billion-baht water and flood management...
Opposition: Possible bid rigging in water management project
BANGKOK, June 10 - Thailand's Opposition Party on Monday said bid rigging is likely in the government's ongoing bidding process for the Bt350 billion...
MWA increases water production amidst widespread droughts
BANGKOK, 11 April 2013 The Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA) is increasing the production of tap water by 200,000 cubic meters per day to...
Billionaire Belgian nobleman finds interest in promoting football for hill tribe...
The stadium was hot in the afternoon, given it was made of concrete. But it was fairly occupied, and served its functions well....
JICA proposes water bypass to prevent severe flood in central region
BANGKOK, Jan 25 – The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) proposed flood prevention plan for the Chao Phraya River Basin, recommending construction of...
Chao Phraya dam discharges more water, floods increase
BANGKOK, 21 September 2012 - The Chao Phraya dam has discharged more water due to heavy rains, raising the water level in the Chao...
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