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Heatwaves to worsen, experts warn
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/04/2023
» The El Nino weather pattern will bring a hotter and drier climate across Thailand in the coming months, say climate experts.
Rice price slump: Economics & long-term solutions
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/11/2016
» Prices would never be so volatile & plunge suddenly if farmers, traders & exporters had better info, futures markets & supply projections.
Nepartak: Final update (Monday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/07/2016
» Nepartak weakened into a strong tropical storm after making landfall in Fujian on Saturday, but continued to soak the region, where emergency workers scrambled to reach residents trapped on the upper floors of submerged buildings and collapsed homes.
As El Nino fades, hopes increase for wet rainy season
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/05/2016
» The drought is still with us, but forecasters are optimistic this year's rains will be above normal, in part because of the end of the unusually severe El Nino.
Drought killing next year's sugar crop
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/04/2016
» Exports down 20%, farmer debt piles up, some switch to less-water intensive tapioca after trying rice & sugar.
Crops using less water: Education for farmers
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/03/2016
» Rice uses a lot of water so govt training helps farmers switch to crops using less water during the drought. Meet farmers in this program.
Sugar output falls, prices rise as drought shrivels crops
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/01/2016
» Drought will lead to less sugar production this year in Thailand but sugar output projected to increase over next five years as farmers move to sugar cane farming which is more attractive than other crops.
Extreme weather: The record El Nino
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/12/2015
» Flooding in Britain, drought in Thailand, fires in Australia, tornadoes in Texas – all are being blamed on a record-breaking El Nino with some help from climate change.
Rain and wind shifts like to bring haze relief to South (Updated Friday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/10/2015
» Air quality is at dangerous levels in much of Southeast Asia, but the situation in Thailand is likely to improve because of rain and a shift in wind direction.
Drought to last till 2017: prepare for water shortages
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/10/2015
» People living in Chao Phraya River basin in Bangkok & irrigated rice areas should prepare for drought crisis lasting until 2017 & store water for dry season. Price of Thai rice may jump soon.