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PM vows faster flood payouts
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/09/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has promised to speed up compensation payments to flood victims and set up a new emergency alert system.
UK should outlaw imports made by Xinjiang forced labour: lawmaker
Published on 16/09/2024
» LONDON - Britain should outlaw imports of products made by forced labour in China's Xinjiang region, a senior lawmaker from the ruling Labour party said, while reiterating his call for more scrutiny of fashion retailer Shein's possible London listing.
Blood donations needed for injured Thai flood rescuers
Online Reporters, Published on 16/09/2024
» Pichit Hospital has called for urgent blood donations to help four rescue volunteers injured in a road accident while returning home to Nonthaburi after helping flood victims in northern Thailand's Chiang Rai province.
Flood damage bill in Mae Sai already tops B500 million
Online Reporters, Published on 16/09/2024
» The repair bill for flood-damaged houses in Chiang Rai's Mae Sai district alone is estimated at 500 million baht and the crisis is not over, with many areas of the border town still under water, a senior provincial official said on Monday.
Govt speeds up anti-flood measures
News, Published on 16/09/2024
» Authorities are making all-out efforts to expedite water drainage in the northeastern provinces of Nong Khai, Nakhon Phanom and Bung Kan to help reduce the damage from flooding, says Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Nations can curb transboundary floods
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/09/2024
» The government must closely work with neighbouring countries to improve the management of the Mekong River to reduce economic damage and loss of life during floods in the future, the International Rivers Network says.
Top Thai cop call likely to spur interference
Published on 16/09/2024
» This year's appointment of a new police chief and annual reshuffle could see the most political interference in a decade, says a police source, quoting recent speculation.
PM sets up flood centres
News, Published on 16/09/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has ordered the creation of a national centre to monitor the flood situation across the country, as well as two new agencies to coordinate the flood response and post-flood recovery efforts.
Channels of kindness for flood victims
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 16/09/2024
» Villagers in Chiang Rai are experiencing flooding that has so far affected over 9,000 families. Many people, particularly in Mae Sai district, are stranded in their homes awaiting help from rescue officers. Meanwhile, floods and landslides are also wreaking havoc in other northern provinces, not to mention the neighbouring countries of Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam. In Chiang Mai, several people have been injured or are missing while many areas in Nan are also currently under water. The floods in Nan are reportedly the worst in 100 years. Several organisations — public, private and foundations — have joined forces to provide relief for flood-affected victims in all areas. To help out, Life has compiled a list of places where people can donate necessities or provide financial aid.