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Artificial rainmaking kicks off in subdued mood
Online Reporters, Published on 01/03/2016
» Artificial rainmaking operations to combat the drought began officially on Tuesday, but lack of favourable conditions kept the planes on the ground.
Mae Wong dam pushed by Nakhon Sawan group
Online Reporters, Published on 01/03/2016
» A group of Nakhon Sawan residents are urging the government to press ahead with construction of the Mae Wong dam, arguing it would help solve drought and flooding problems.
Lam Takhong dam has sufficient water for tap supply
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 01/03/2016
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA — The amount of water in Lam Takhong dam is sufficient for production of tap water for the surrounding region until the rainy season arrives, provided people use water economically, the director of the dam, Suthiroj Kongkaew, said on Tuesday.
Wildlife water survey in drought-hit Khao Yai park
Manit Sanubboon, Published on 01/03/2016
» A survey of natural water resources is underway in Khao Yai National Park to make sure the wild animals have enough to drink during the dry season, park chief Kanchit Srinoppawan said.
No way forward in a frozen state
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 01/03/2016
» Like Princess Elsa in the animated film Frozen, one could almost imagine Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha singing "Let it go" as he unleashed a proposal to deep-freeze the country in a state of transition for five years.
Economic revival back in slow lane
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 01/03/2016
» Thailand's economic recovery weakened in January as effects diminished from temporary boosts to private consumption, says the Bank of Thailand.
Worst drought in decades to hit Khao Yai
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/03/2016
» Khao Yai National Park is bracing itself for possibly the worst drought in five decades with consumption of underground water by tourism businesses aggravating the situation, says a Khao Yai activist.
Rough ride to continue for farmers
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/03/2016
» Employment in the agricultural sector and farmers' incomes are expected to be hit hard this year due to the widespread drought, along with falling crop and oil prices.
Factory output falls as external demand worsens
Reuters, Published on 29/02/2016
» Industrial output fell more than expected in January and at the sharpest pace in more than a year, showing the trade-reliant economy continues to struggle amid weak global and domestic demand.
Scott snaps win drought with Honda Classic victory
AFP, Published on 29/02/2016
» MIAMI - Australia's Adam Scott won his first title in nearly two years on Sunday, firing a level-par 70 to capture the US PGA Honda Classic by one stroke over Sergio Garcia.