Tag: Yom River
Embankment collapse causes Sukhothai flood
Collapse of the left side of the embankment of the Yom river has been blamed for causing flooding in downtown Sukhothai, Suthep Noipairote, director-general...
Kalasin to spend 37 million baht on anti-drought measures
KALASIN - The northeastern province of Kalasin will spend about 37 million baht on anti-drought measures, while the water level in the Yom River...
Phitsanulok’s Bang Rakam still in critical floodstage
PHITSANULOK, Sept 26 -- Five subdistricts in Phitsanulok's Bang Rakam district are still battling Yom River floodwaters two metres above its river bank...
Flood in Phitsanulok’s Bang Rakam likely to last another month
PHITSANULOK, Sept 25 – Phitsanulok’s Bang Rakam district is likely to be under water for another month before receding in late October as...
Sukhothai takes a short break, only for now
SUKHOTHAI, Sept 17 – Breaches of anti-flood embankments have apparently horrified officials in this former capital province where Governor Chakkarin Plienwong ordered authorities concerned...
Flash floods batter North and Northeast, rainfall set to subside
BANGKOK, 10 September 2012 - The Meteorological Department has reported that torrential rains in the North and Northeast are set to subside today,...
Authorities in North and upper central region urgently dredging rivers
NAKHON SAWAN, 19 July 2012 – Authorities in several areas in the North and the upper central part of the country are urgently dredging...
Irrigation Dept confident of no mega flood if rainfall normal
BANGKOK, June 17 – There is no risk of a mega flood this year if the rainfall level is normal, according to a...
Floods continue in Phichit
PHICHIT, June 15 – The Yom River is rising in Thailand’s northern province of Phichit, forcing farmers to harvest their not yet fully mature...
Latest Stories
Chinese man arrested for brutal murder of transgender woman in Pattaya guesthouse
PATTAYA, Thailand – A Chinese man has been arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport while attempting to flee Thailand after allegedly murdering a transgender woman in...
Growing concerns over homeless incidents and random tourist attacks in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – Growing unease is spreading among residents and tourists alike as reports of aggressive behavior from homeless individuals in Pattaya continue to...
Unlicensed claw machines in Pattaya tourist areas targeted over youth addiction and wasteful spending...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Jiraporn Sindhuprai, the Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, has ramped up efforts to crack down on unlicensed claw machines,...
Foreigners increasingly target Pattaya businesses and exchange booths with fake dollar banknotes, police issue...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya businesses have recently fallen victim to an increasing number of scams involving counterfeit foreign currencies, including dollars and euros. The...
Pattaya officials address street dwellers as tourist safety concerns grow
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya municipal officers conducted an inspection following complaints about street dwellers occupying and obstructing public areas with their belongings. Officers issued...