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Chao Phraya dam increases discharge, floodwaters to rise, inner Bangkok still safe
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/10/2017
» The Chao Phraya barrage will release even more water as the dam faces heavy pressure from increasing run-off from the north. Floodwater south of Chai Nat, including Bangkok's adjacent Nonthaburi, could rise as much as 30cm.
Bangkok, Central region on alert for heavy rain (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/10/2017
» A fresh round of torrential downpours is expected in the lower Central region including Bangkok over the next few days because of a monsoon trough, according to the Thai Meteorological Department.
Dam discharges increase flood threat, but Bangkok likely to escape (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/10/2017
» The government on Tuesday increased discharges from dams in the Central Plains and the Northeast and warned people in low-lying areas in the regions of upcoming floods while Bangkok remained safe despite concerns.
Hurricane Irma leaves path of destruction
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/09/2017
» Irma, the monster storm which first pummeled the Caribbean before hammering Florida has been downgraded to a tropical storm, but forecasters warned of "life-threatening" storm surges, heavy winds and risk of tornadoes.
Huge Bangkok drainage tunnel opens
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/09/2017
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration on Wednesday opened a new drainage tunnel to relieve flood-prone streets in six districts.
Huge new Bangkok drainage tunnel tested
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/08/2017
» Excess water in several key areas of Bangkok is being channelled into a giant underground tunnel to test a system that is to open September 6.
Cleaner, brighter Temple of Dawn makes some unhappy
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/08/2017
» The restoration at Wat Arun has removed its familar dark-green colour because it was actually caused by stains left by moss.
Worst floods in 2 decades hit Sakon Nakhon (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/07/2017
» Tropical depression "Sonca" has lashed Sakon Nakhon, leading to the worst floods in the northeastern province for two decades. Flooding persisted across the Northeast.
Flower market gets a fresh start
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/07/2017
» The newly-opened Flower Market Thailand in Thon Buri has opened but it still is far from being a replacement for Pak Klong Talad, Bangkok's iconic flower market
Riverside home demolition begins to make way for promenade
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/07/2017
» City Hall will complete its demolition work of the Chao Phraya riverside communities by the end of this month as scheduled, to pave way for the controversial riverside promenade.