Tag: Chao Phraya River Basin
Survey: Most farmers are happy with government’s drought relief measures
Most farmers in seven provinces in the Chao Phraya river basin are happy with the government’s drought relief measures, said Mr Pumisak Rasri, director...
Bt300 billion budget approved to hire water management consortium
BANGKOK, July 3 -- The Cabinet on Tuesday approved a Bt300 billion budget to hire a consortium to manage Thailand’s overall water management and...
Govt believes BKK safe from floods
BANGKOK, 19 May 2012 – Science and Technology Minister Plodprasop Suraswadi has ruled out the possibility of floods in Bangkok, saying the rainy...
Flood agency to request THB50 bil to carry out flood solution...
BANGKOK, 9 April 2012 – The National Water and Flood Committee is set to request an advance budget of 50 billion baht to carry...
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...
Govt diverting water to sea to tackle flood in central provinces
BANGKOK, Oct 13 – Thailand’s National Flood Relief Centre on Thursday is to expedite water drainage through canals to the main rivers in the...
5 provinces warned of flashflood, mudslide
BANGKOK, 1 September 2011 – The 24/7 Emergency Operation Center for Flood, Storm and Landslide has warned five provinces of possible flashflood and mudslide...
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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...