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Regional groups to help tackle floods
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/09/2024
» Thailand will seek cooperation with countries along the Mekong River and will use various mechanisms including the Mekong-US, Mekong-Japan and Mekong-South Korea cooperation frameworks to solve Mekong River problems, including floods and droughts.
Laos seeks Asean's help with Mekong
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/09/2024
» Vientiane: Laos is urging Asean and other stakeholders to join forces in solving the problem of Mekong River water security and environmental issues as the region faces still more floods.
Northeast to bear brunt of new typhoon's wrath
News, Published on 18/09/2024
» The Meteorological Department has warned that a typhoon will strike Thailand on Friday, resulting in heavy rain, sudden floods and landslides, with the Northeast expected to bear the brunt.
Mekong flood alert for Isan riverside provinces
Published on 17/09/2024
» Flood warnings have been issued for five northeastern provinces where the rapidly rising Mekong River could burst its banks.
Nations can curb transboundary floods
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/09/2024
» The government must closely work with neighbouring countries to improve the management of the Mekong River to reduce economic damage and loss of life during floods in the future, the International Rivers Network says.
Typhoon Yagi to hit North
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/09/2024
» Twelve provinces in the North and the Northeast have been told to prepare for heavy rain starting on Monday as Typhoon Yagi makes landfall in Vietnam on Saturday.
Floods remain in 5 northern Thai provinces
Online Reporters, Published on 25/08/2024
» Floods remain in five northern provinces, the country’s disaster agency said, as City Hall reaffirms preventive measures are in place to prepare for run-off from the North.
More rain forecast for Bangkok, provinces
News, Online Reporters, Published on 05/07/2024
» Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast across 55 provinces on Friday, according to the Meteorological Department.
More scammers setting up shop in Yangon
Published on 19/09/2023
» Call centre scams in Myanmar, associated mainly with its lawless border regions, are also setting up shop in the commercial hub Yangon, according to Radio Free Asia (RFA).
Agency seeks international help on floods
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/08/2023
» The Office of National Water Resources (ONWR) has sent an emergency notice to the Mekong River Commission Secretariat (MRCS), requesting neighbouring countries in the Lower Mekong River Basin and China to carefully manage water level discharges to prevent floods.