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Mekong nations take on Golden Triangle narco-empire
Reuters, Published on 16/03/2016
» THE MEKONG RIVER -- The Lao People's Army patrol boat was custom-made in China with night-vision capability and two of the most powerful engines on this remote stretch of the Mekong River.
Drive for growth hits eco-obstacles
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 05/01/2016
» Govt push for economic zones, mining runs into local opposition as forests, water sources and livelihoods come under threat.
Suspicion hangs over SEZ rush
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 05/01/2016
» The second phase of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) will start in Chiang Rai, Kanchanaburi, Nakhon Phanom, Narathiwat and Nong Khai provinces this year.
NLA vows to tackle flood crisis
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/09/2015
» The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) plans to push for a law on city planning in the provinces in a bid to solve chronic flooding which is often caused by public canal encroachment.
Flood drainage flaws 'threaten' tourism
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/09/2015
» The government must overhaul water drainage systems on roads in coastal provinces or risk damage to the tourist industry, a flood management expert has warned.
Storm eases eastern water shortages
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/09/2015
» Eastern provinces will not face water shortages for the rest of the year as a result of Tropical Depression Vamco, an official from Chon Buri Provincial Irrigation Office said yesterday.
First three Japanese trains arrive
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 19/09/2015
» The first three Japanese-made electric trains have arrived in Thailand.
PM puts faith in kaem ling
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 17/09/2015
» Soldiers have been ordered to help build 30 more kaem ling water-retention areas as part of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's long-term plan to fight drought.
Flood warning as Vamco nears
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/09/2015
» Local authorities nationwide were warned Tuesday to prepare for landslides and floods with heavy rain due in coming days as a result of tropical storm Vamco.
Heavy rain warning for 14 drought-hit provinces
Published on 15/09/2015
» Rain is forecast to blanket the northeastern, eastern and lower central regions with 14 provinces warned to brace for several days of heavy precipitation brought by a weakened tropical storm Vamco.