Tag: Uttaradit
Dusit Zoo hosing down wildlife to cool animals in heat
BANGKOK, April 27-- Amid the the Thai capital’s current extreme hot weather, the country’s oldest zoo, the Dusit Zoo, also known as Khao...
Two northern provinces declared disaster zones from drought
CHIANG RAI, Feb 23 – Two northern provinces of Chiang Rai and Uttaradit have been declared disaster zones affected by drought, as locals...
PM starts upcountry tour of flood-affected provinces
BANGKOK, Feb 13 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and a number of cabinet ministers begin a five-day trip to observe rehabilitation and flood...
Government’s water discharges cause Ayutthaya flood: Agriculture Ministry
BANGKOK, Feb 8 – Thailand’s Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry on Wednesday admitted that the current flood in Sena district of Ayutthaya resulted from...
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...
Sirikit Dam lower amount of water released by 10 million cubic...
UTTARADIT, 20 October 2011 -The Public Department in Uttaradit province has been informed that the water being released from the Sirikit dam has been...
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...
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...
Ayutthaya braces for flooding in business area; Nakhon Sawan under water
PHRA NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA, Sept 13 – Thailand’s central province of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya on Tuesday was preparing for flooding likely to hit...
Government urges people to make donations for flood victims
BANGKOK, 12 September 2011 -The Thai government is urging people in the country to make donations to help people affected by floods on Wednesday...
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Pattaya, Bangkok experiencing thunderstorms, strong wind this week
The Thai Meteorological Department has revealed that Thailand is experiencing thunderstorms, strong gusts of wind, and sporadic hailstorms. They have warned the public to...
Finance Ministry explores fiscal measures to sustain economic growth
The Ministry of Finance has said it is exploring additional fiscal measures to sustain economic growth following the introduction of the digital wallet stimulus...
Commerce Minister samples decade-old rice to demonstrate quality for planned auction
Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has confirmed that rice stored for over a decade in Surin province is still of good quality and edible, paving...
Thai delegation joins ‘26th ASEAN-India Senior Officials’ Meeting (AISOM)’ in New Delhi
Mr. Paisan Rupanichkij, Deputy Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Thailand, on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, led the Thai Delegation to the 26th...
E-cigarette importers threatened with steep fines
The Customs Department is intensifying its crackdown on the importation and sale of e-cigarettes, barakus, shishas, and e-barakus by imposing hefty fines on importers.
Under...