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Weathering water's extremes
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 12/11/2017
» Since downpours from the North swept down into the central Chao Phraya River basin early last month, people are fearfully bracing for the next big flood to hit Bangkok. The Thai government tells the public it is making a concentrated effort to ensure the capital will be protected from future flooding. Despite the heavy rainfall this year, leaders have dismissed the possibility of another flood like 2011's.
'Saving face' bogs down flood response
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 04/08/2017
» This flooding is a natural disaster." That's the best explanation that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was able to give for the floods that ravaged many northeastern provinces starting last week.
Water plan goes before the public
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 08/09/2014
» The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) will host seminars to "listen to problems" from the North, Central and Eastern regions this month on a draft for a water management roadmap, officials say.
WFMC defends B350bn scheme
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 08/11/2013
» The government's 350-billion-baht water management scheme is well-planned and will be able to safeguard the country from future major floods, the Water and Flood Management Committee (WFMC) told an international forum on water management.
Networks needed 'to handle flood risk'
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 06/11/2013
» Bangkok must prepare for severe flooding caused by climate change in the near future, Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) adviser Bhichit Rattakul has warned.