Tag: Nan River
Heavy rains trigger floods in southern region
Bangkok – Ten southern provinces are battling severe floods triggered by heavy thundershowers.
Among the 10 southern provinces, Satun took the biggest hit and local...
Drought starting earlier this year
PHICHIT, Nov 2 - Drought has hit a number of areas in northern and northeastern Thailand, and disaster zones have been declared in...
Cabinet informed of the progress on elevated dam constructions in Chao...
BANGKOK, 5 September 2012 – The Cabinet has acknowledged some progress on the construction of elevated dams in the Chao Phraya and the...
Reforestation campaign launched in honour of HM Queen Sirikit
BANGKOK, 27 June 2012 - The Energy Ministry has joined hands with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) and PTT Public Company...
PM on 3rd day of flood trail excursion
CHAI NAT, June 13 -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Wednesday continued on the third day of her flood trail excursion scheduled to...
Sirikit Dam discharges more water ahead of rainy season
UTTARADIT, Jan 29 – Sirikit Dam in Uttaradit province has released more water, aiming to cut retention capacity to less than 50 percent in...
Whitewater Rafting on Nan’s Wa River
“Whitewater” rafting is a rarity in Thailand with only a few rivers offering an exhilarating experience. One exception draws adventurers to experience three days...
Sirikit Dam confirmed strong, no cracking as rumored
UTTARADIT, 5 October 2011 – The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has confirmed the strength of Sirikit Dam in Uttaradit province and its...
Flood in Phichit critical as rail services cut off in Lumphun
PHICHIT, Aug 27 -- The flood situation in the northern province of Phichit regressed to critical after Sirikit and Kwai Noi Bumrung Dan...
Floods still worrisome in some provinces
MAE HONG SON, Aug 9 – Cracks and land subsidence on a mountainside in this mountainous province pose a threat to villages further...
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