Tag: floods
Sattahip Naval Base dispatches boats, flood aid to Ayutthaya
The Sattahip Naval Base sent boats, rescue equipment and troops to assist flood-relief efforts in Ayutthaya. Capt. Suphasit Boorna-oosoth, Navy Region...
Storm drains
Editor; We here at the Pollution Solution Group wonder why the storm drains are “always” left full of garbage and when storms, expected...
Pattaya drowns … again
In a city where even an hour of heavy rain floods main arteries, last weekend’s 12-plus hour downpour brought Pattaya to its knees as...
Police of all types get marine-rescue training
Street patrolmen, tourist police and railroad cops all learned the basics of marine emergency rescue at a two-day seminar administered by the Marine Police....
Bangkok will not face floods soon
BANGKOK, 10 August 2011 -The Department of Drainage and Sewerage has revealed that Bangkok will not deal with floods anytime soon as current...
Thailand’s flood death toll rises to 13
BANGKOK, Aug 5 - Thailand’s floods triggered by tropical storm Nock-Ten have killed at least 13 while one person is missing, according to...
Nan declared flood disaster zone
NAN, June 27 -- The northern province of Nan was declared a disaster zone from floods today as local residents were under pressure and...
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From tourists to residents, Thailand is quietly changing
PATTAYA. Thailand - Thailand has always been good at attracting people. For decades, visitors have come for the obvious reasons: climate, affordability, food, and...
From imagination to reality, Pattaya unveils a striking new art wall landmark
PATTAYA, Thailand – What began as a creative idea on a screen has now become a real-world landmark in the heart of Pattaya. A...
When danger is everywhere, Pattaya motorcycle crashes no longer shock
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night fatal crash involving a foreign motorcyclist near Mabprachan Reservoir has once again exposed the uncomfortable reality of road safety...
Pattaya’s road repairs promise smooth travel but deliver bumps and frustration
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has repeatedly promised smoother, safer roads, but for many residents and daily road users, the reality on the ground...
Cyber Police bust illegal e-cigarette production hub run by Chinese national in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Cyber Crime Police have dismantled a large-scale illegal e-cigarette operation in central Pattaya, arresting a Chinese national and seizing thousands of...