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Sirikit Dam opens taps to make room for looming deluge
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/08/2025
» The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) said it has increased the amount of water being discharged from the Sirikit Dam in Uttaradit province to prepare for heavy rains expected next week.
Irrigation Department prepares flood defences
Published on 30/07/2025
» Another round of monsoon-driven downpours is on the way, and personnel, machinery and emergency equipment must be ready, the Royal Irrigation Department has told its regional units.
Dept braces for more rain as La Niña looms
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/05/2024
» The Royal Irrigation Department is considering a number of measures to prepare for floods during the rainy season, as the weather conditions look set to become much wetter when the La Niña phenomenon begins in a few months.
A winter rail adventure awaits
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 01/11/2023
» In preparation for the chilly winter months, the Tourism Authority of Thailand and the State Railway of Thailand has introduced the Rot Fai Loi Nam (Floating Train) programme, which will take place from this Saturday until Jan 28.
Annual pollution woes begin again
Editorial, Published on 22/10/2023
» It may not be immediately obvious, given how grey the skies have been over the past couple of days, but the southwest monsoon has begun to shift, signalling the coming end to the rainy season.
Srettha set to tackle floods, depleted dams
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has expressed concern as major reservoirs and dams are holding less water than they should, while the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani is being ravaged by floods.
Ministry says El Niño set to cut rainfall
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/08/2023
» About 16.5 million rai of farmland across the country will be affected by decreased rainfall caused by the El Nino phenomenon this year, according to the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry on Tuesday.
Heavy rain alert in 16 provinces
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/08/2023
» The National Water Command Centre (NWCC) has warned of heavy downpours in 16 provinces, despite lower water levels in areas around the Chao Phraya River due to the El Nino weather phenomenon.
Heavy rain alert in 16 provinces
Post Reporters, Published on 15/08/2023
» The National Water Command Centre (NWCC) has warned of heavy downpours in 16 provinces, despite lower water levels in areas around the Chao Phraya River due to the El Nino weather phenomenon.
Help Thai farmers survive El Niño
Editorial, Published on 13/08/2023
» A storm of hardship seems to be brewing for farmers and consumers. With the Russia-Ukraine war already disrupting global food security and prices, El Niño is threatening to provide an extra headache for those closer to home.