Tag: Wiboon Sanguanpong
Government urges fast relief to 48 drought-hit provinces
BANGKOK, April 23 -- Deputy Prime Minister/Interior Minister Yongyuth Vichaidit on Monday urged Thailand’s authorities nationwide to accelerate their response to the ongoing...
DDPM warns people to be careful during tropical storm
BANGKOK, 20 April 2012 -The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has warned people across the country not to stay under trees or...
Residents in 8 southern provinces warned of flash floods, landslides
BANGKOK, Jan 5 - Residents in eight southern Thai provinces are warned of forest runoff and possible flash floods and landslides triggered by continued...
Cold spell moving to the North of Thailand
BANGKOK, 19 October 2011 - The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has warned residents in flood ravaged zones to brace for cold weather....
Flood death toll rises, more heavy rain over Thailand
BANGKOK, Sept 11 - Thais are bracing for more heavy downpours following those which have already wreaked havoc in many provinces and left more...
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 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...
Northern provinces submerged; one flood-related death
SUKHOTHAI, Aug 3 – Thailand’s northern provinces on Wednesday remained submerged, with one flood-related death reported in Sukhothai. In...
Road accidents declined during Bhuddhist Lent Day
BANGKOK, 18 July 2011-Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Wiboon Sanguanpong said the no-alcohol campaign for the Buddhist Lent has paid...
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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...