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Songkran road death toll reaches 206
Online Reporters, Published on 16/04/2024
» Traffic accidents during the first five days of the Songkran road safety campaign week killed 206 people and injured 1,593 others, according to data released on Tuesday.
Pits checked to inspect readiness
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 16/04/2024
» The Industry Ministry and local agencies in Tak have jointly inspected the readiness of disposal pits before cadmium tailings are relocated there from Samut Sakhon.
Forest fires rage, PM2.5 levels high
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 16/04/2024
» Fire-fighting resources are being mobilised in Chiang Mai to combat more than 15 forest fires, some of which have been raging for three days, local authorities say.
Thai New Year road accidents claim 162 lives
Post Reporters, Published on 15/04/2024
» Traffic accidents from April 11 to 14 claimed 162 lives and injured 1,279 others, with holidaymakers starting to return to their workplaces on Monday.
Booze sales, accidents set to surge in April
Published on 15/04/2024
» Sathien Sathientham, chief executive of Carabao Group, the SET-listed manufacturer of Carabao Dang beverages, said sales of alcoholic beverages in April are expected to double compared with other months except December.
Locals test positive for cadmium
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 13/04/2024
» At least 16 people living near a smelting factory in Samut Sakhon have recorded excessive levels of cadmium, the provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Administrative Division said on Friday.
Hat Yai to welcome influx of Malaysian revellers
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 13/04/2024
» Hat Yai district of Songkhla is expected to welcome 100,000 Malaysian tourists crossing the southern border to join the Songkran festival on April 12–14.
Agencies told to boost preparedness for floods
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/04/2024
» Water management agencies have been told to regularly report their progress in implementing 10 key measures to cope with this year's rainy season, which forecasters have said would be an unusually wet one.
Taiwan proves that disaster preparedness pays off
Published on 04/04/2024
» HUALIEN, Taiwan - When a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan’s scenic and largely rural east coast county of Hualien on Wednesday, local official Chang Tung-yao knew exactly what to do, having experienced a similar temblor six years before.
PWA and DDPM Renew Pact to Combat Drought
Published on 28/03/2024
» The Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA), led by Chakapong Kamchan, Deputy Governor (Operation 2) and Acting Governor, along with the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), Ministry of Interior, Thailand, led by Chaiwat Chuntirapong, Director-General of the DDPM, have jointly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the third consecutive year. This agreement aims to address drought-related issues and ensure the provision of raw water for public water supply services. The signing ceremony occurred on 27 March 2024, at the PWA headquarters in Laksi District, Bangkok. Chakapong Kamchan highlighted PWA's dedication to providing clean and safe tap water that meets public consumption standards and its preparedness to effectively manage drought crises. The PWA actively monitors water situations and anticipates shortages, particularly at Branch 234.