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Management hub to watch out for floods
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/05/2025
» The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) has ordered the creation of a front-line water management centre to closely monitor heavy rainfall in the North.
Aunt, uncle swept away during summer storm
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/04/2025
» Two people were feared dead after they were swept away by mountain runoff triggered by rainstorms in Lamphun's Mae Tha district on Monday night, local officials said yesterday.
Thailand seeks Myanmar’s aid on toxic river
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/04/2025
» Thai authorities are awaiting a response from Myanmar about potential cooperation in tackling toxic contamination affecting the Kok River, a water source for downstream communities in Chiang Mai.
No drought for Thailand this year
Published on 02/04/2025
» Thailand will not be affected by drought this year, according to the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) forecast.
Water management plans for 22 river basins in pipeline
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/02/2025
» The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) aims to complete its water management plans covering 22 river basins this year, says its secretary-general, Surasee Kittimonthon.
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.
Severe flooding continues in South, trains disrupted
Published on 28/11/2024
» More than 130,000 households in seven southern provinces have been hit by floods following downpours that are forecast to continue in many areas until Dec 3.
Mekong hydropower projects worry NHRC
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/10/2024
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says transboundary hydropower dam projects along the Mekong River pose a risk to Thailand's environment, economy and community safety.
South on alert as heavy rain poses flood risk
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/10/2024
» People in the South are being warned to brace for torrential rains that started on Wednesday and will continue until Saturday, potentially triggering flash floods.