Showing 1 - 10 of 72
The charm of Songkran
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 11/04/2024
» After being listed as a Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage late last year, Songkran is gaining momentum in drawing tourists to Thailand. In an attempt to boost tourism, Thai New Year celebrations get under way today and will last until April 17 in various places.
Flood warning downstream from Chao Phraya dam
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/09/2022
» The Office of National Water Resources (ONWR) on Monday warned of possible flooding downstream from the Chao Phraya dam later this week, with the river level expected to rise by 40-60 centimetres on Sept 16-17.
Flood ritual dies hard
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/08/2022
» Fears of flooding have returned again with news the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) will discharge more water from the Chao Phraya dam in Chai Nat to accommodate run-off from the North.
Agency urged to make use of runoff
News, Published on 21/09/2021
» AYUTTHAYA: The Thai Agriculturalist Association is urging the Royal Irrigation Department to use the excess water from the Chao Phraya River to irrigate areas east and west of the Central Plains, after the Chao Phraya Dam in Chai Nat received a surge of water from Nakhon Sawan and other upstream provinces.
Exploring Bangkok's green lung
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 23/07/2020
» Grey clouds have been creeping into the sky over Bang Kachao, the green area in Samut Prakan's Phra Pradaeng district, since morning. Sooner or later, rain will blanket the community to cool down a sweltering day.
Keeping taps from running dry
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/01/2020
» Thailand has been battling seasonal drought for decades, but this year, the Office of National Water Resources (ONWR) is worried the water shortage may get out of hand because of the potential for conflicts in drought-stricken areas.
Loy Krathong
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 22/11/2018
» One of Thailand's most popular festivals, Loy Krathong, is being held nationwide. This year, the Full Moon of the 12th lunar month falls today. Here are some of the celebrating venues.
Chinese warned over Thai weather
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/09/2018
» The Chinese embassy in Bangkok has issued a safety warning to tourists travelling to Thailand during next month's "Golden Week" holiday, after six drowning incidents involving Chinese visitors occurred in August, according to a report by the South China Morning Post.
Bangkok warned to brace for more heavy rain
Sutthiwit Chayutworakan, Published on 18/10/2017
» Most areas of Bangkok can expect more heavy rain from this afternoon, city governor Pol Gen Aswin Kwanmuang warned on Wednesday.
Bangkok improvises to stay afloat
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 17/10/2017
» Residents of flood-prone areas in Bangkok were forced to resort to makeshift measures to secure their homes and possessions last weekend after the city was slammed by violent rainstorms that left cars submerged while mothers pulled infants along streets in inflatable dinghies and zebras waded knee-deep at Safari World.