Tag: Phetchabun
DDPM steps up measures to prevent heavy rain-induced disaster
BANGKOK, 27 May 2012 – The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) is stepping up its games to prevent possible disasters, induced...
Floods damage 500,000 rai of sugarcane crop
BANGKOK, Oct 4 – Continued flooding has damaged some 400,000-500,000 rai of Thailand’s current sugarcane crop in a number of provinces in the upper...
35 provinces on flash flood alert due to continued heavy rains
BANGKOK, Sept 12- Thailand's centre for the administration of flood situation on Monday warned local residents in river basins in 35 provinces to beware...
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...
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...
Flood eases in 16 out of 27 affected provinces
BANGKOK, 19 August 2011– According to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), the flood situation has eased in 16 provinces out...
Thailand’s flood death toll reaches 31
BANGKOK, Aug 17 – Thailand's Public Health Ministry reported Wednesday that 31 persons have died and over 27,000 others have become sick due...
DDPM: 9 provinces remain inundated
BANGKOK, 15 August 2011 – The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has concluded that nine provinces remain inundated following tropical storm...
DDPM warns 21 provinces of flash floods
BANGKOK, 9 August 2011 – The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has warned residents in 21 provinces to be prepared for...
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Finnish tourist alleges drink spiking and theft of Rolex in Pattaya hotel room
PATTAYA, Thailand – A Finnish tourist has filed a police report after allegedly being drugged and robbed of cash and a luxury watch in...
Pattaya Mayor clears air over ‘dirty water’ concerns at beach showers, orders daily inspections
PATTAYA, Thailand – The mayor of Pattaya has moved quickly to address public concerns after images of stagnant water at a beach shower point...
Pattaya Walking Street brawl raises questions over who the tourists really were
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night altercation on Walking Street Pattaya has ignited strong reactions among readers; with many questioning whether those involved were genuinely...
Pattaya clarifies delays in Bali Hai public toilet project after contractor issues and failed...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The city of Pattaya has addressed continued delays in the construction of a public restroom facility at Bali Hai Pier, confirming...
Pattaya Mayor backs September mega exhibition to drive visitors and revenue
PATTAYA, Thailand – The mayor of Pattaya is pushing forward plans for a large-scale trade exhibition aimed at stimulating tourism and economic activity in...