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Govt okays B200bn in drought fight
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 13/04/2016
» The government has allocated over 200 billion baht for projects to battle the country's drought and help two million people in drought-stricken provinces nationwide.
Rice farmers praised for water cuts
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 31/01/2016
» The government has praised farmers for being responsive to the policy to minimise the use of water by not growing off-season rice.
Water shortages bite as annual drought sets in
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 05/02/2015
» Severe water shortages are expected in at least 30 provinces this year as the dry season digs in, with parts of eight provinces already declared drought disaster areas, but household supply should be safe.
No consensus at fiery energy forum
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 24/09/2014
» The second energy reform forum, held in Bangkok on Wednesday morning, again failed to reach any conclusion on how to lower energy prices for consumers, at a heated meeting punctuated by sarcasm and shouted replies.
Prayuth cabinet sworn in before King
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 04/09/2014
» Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and the 32 newly-appointed cabinet members were sworn in before His Majesty the King at Siriraj Hospital on Thursday evening.
Watch water supplies, PM warns farmers
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 28/02/2014
» CHIANG MAI - Caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra wants farmers nationwide to carefully monitor their water use, since the supply allocated for agricultural use in the dry season has been reduced to less than half.