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Chiang Mai flood crisis worsens
Online Reporters, Published on 05/10/2024
» Severe flooding ravaged Chiang Mai as the water in the Ping River rose to a record 5.3 metres on Saturday, while two more elephants swept away from a popular animal sanctuary were found dead in Mae Taeng district.
Bangkok safe from floods, PM says
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/10/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has reassured the public that Bangkok will not be inundated by floods, as the current volume of rainwater is lower than it was in 2011, when a major flood occurred.
Dams adjust water outflow
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/10/2024
» Water discharges from major dams are being adjusted to minimise the impact of floods and water overflow in downstream provinces, according to the Office of National Water Resources (ONWR).
Seawall plan raises ire
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/10/2024
» The Pheu Thai Party's plan to build a seawall comprising nine artificial islands in the Gulf of Thailand, which would stretch from Bang Khunthian district in Bangkok to Chon Buri, has drawn protests from critics, many of whom are concerned about the project's impact on the environment.
More downpours forecast for North
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/10/2024
» The authorities have issued a fresh warning for more wet weather from Tuesday to Thursday in areas of the upper North reeling from the floods in the past few weeks.
“La grotto dell’arte leggendario Thawan Duchanee”
Published on 30/09/2024
» Art has been a universal language since the dawn of humanity, from the first rock paintings on cave walls. It is an intrinsic part of our DNA, sometimes lying dormant for millennia. This exhibition is inspired by the moniker “Nai Khon Phukhao” (Man of the Hills), bestowed upon the late artist Thawan Duchanee by Professor Silpa Bhirasri, the Father of Thai Contemporary Art. Since then, Thawan has been known by this title, embodying the spirit of an artist deeply connected to nature and tradition.
Chiang Mai dam opens spillway for 1st time in years
News, Published on 30/09/2024
» Communities along the Mae Ngat and Ping rivers have been told to brace for possible floods as authorities decided to discharge excess water through Mae Ngat Somboon Chon reservoir in Chiang Mai province for the first time in 13 years on Monday.
Hurricane Helene wreaks havoc in US Southeast, at least 60 dead
Published on 29/09/2024
» Southeastern US states started a massive cleanup and recovery effort on Sunday after winds, rain and storm surges from Hurricane Helene snuffed out power for millions, destroyed roads and bridges and caused catastrophic flooding from Florida to Virginia.
PM reassures residents in flood-hit North
Published on 28/09/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Saturday assured flood-weary residents of Mae Sai district in Chiang Rai that everything would return to normal in the North’s hardest-hit area by Nov 1.
Chao Phraya Dam bursts banks, flooding communities in Ang Thong
Online Reporters, Published on 28/09/2024
» The Chao Phraya Dam burst its banks on Saturday, sending out a large volume of water to inundate low-lying areas located outside flood embankments in Pa Mok district of Ang Thong province.