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Flash flood warning issued for 33 provinces
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/07/2025
» The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has issued an urgent weather alert for 33 provinces, warning of flash floods, forest runoff, landslides and rising water levels in major rivers, particularly the Mekong, between July 6 and 12.
Mekong levels surge after rains
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/07/2025
» Water levels along the Mekong River have surged after weeks of rainfall, prompting authorities to issue warnings of flash floods and landslides in several areas in the Northeast.
Flash flood warning issued for 33 provinces
Post Reporters, Published on 05/07/2025
» The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has issued an urgent weather alert for 33 provinces across the North, Northeast, Central and South, warning of flash floods, forest runoff, landslides and rising water levels in major rivers, particularly the Mekong, between July 6 and 12.
Police officer drowned pursuing child abuse suspect
News, Online Reporters, Published on 02/07/2025
» Searchers on Wednesday found the dead body of a police officer whose boat overturned in the Loei river on Monday while he was pursuing a suspect in a child sex assault case.
Policeman missing after boat capsizes while chasing suspect
News, Online Reporters, Published on 01/07/2025
» A police officer is missing after a commandeered boat capsized in the turbulent waters of the Loei River during the pursuit of a suspect in a child sexual assault case.
Landslide, flood warning for 17 Thai provinces
News, Online Reporters, Published on 30/06/2025
» People in 17 provinces across four Thai regions are warned to be prepared for possible flash floods, landslides and forest runoff between Tuesday and Saturday, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) reported on Monday.
Thailand: A Year-Round Sports Tourism Haven
Published on 07/03/2025
» As Thailand embraces the Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism & Sports Year 2025, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is reinforcing the nation’s status as a premier sports tourism destination through its Thailand Sport Experience initiative. From adventure and endurance sports in the mountains of the north to world-class water sports in the south, Thailand seamlessly blends competition, training, and leisure for athletes and sports enthusiasts alike.
A cheap room with a precious view
Roger Crutchley, Published on 02/02/2025
» I have just spent a month in Chaiyaphum and during that time visited Loei province and the Mekong River town of Chiang Khan on the border with Laos. It prompted memories of my first trip to Loei many moons ago.
Forum airs Mekong hydro project fears
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/01/2025
» Concerns were raised at a forum on Wednesday over the likelihood that the Sanakham hydropower project, a run-of-river dam, would have a bad impact on Thai communities downstream.
Govt urged to delay dam consultation
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/12/2024
» Activists are calling on the government to delay the public hearing process on the controversial Sanakham hydropower project in Laos, citing a lack of sufficient information from the project's developer.