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Porosity can reduce city flood effects
Oped, Published on 02/07/2025
» The rainy season, which officially began in May, combined with the La Niña effect, brings unusually heavy rains that leave several areas inundated. Worse, the climate change impact intensifies weather turbulences with intense, localised rainfall -- known as "rain bombs" or cloudbursts -- that may cause severe floods in areas with a poor drainage system.
Bangkok girds for big rains
Published on 01/06/2025
» As Thailand officially enters the 2025 monsoon season, concerns about prolonged heavy rainfall and potential flooding are rising, particularly in Bangkok.
Flood-hit vendors slash prices to clear damaged stock
News, Online Reporters, Published on 27/05/2025
» Vendors were selling flood-damaged goods at deep discounts as the water receded from Sai Lom Joy market in Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district on Tuesday and a massive cleanup began.
Thailand braces for heavy rain, flooding as monsoon intensifies
Online Reporters, Published on 25/05/2025
» The Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning for May 25–27, urging people nationwide to prepare for heavy to very heavy rainfall, flash floods and runoff, especially in low-lying areas and foothills near waterways.
Post-summer deluges make their debut
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/05/2025
» The Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall from Tuesday through Sunday, set to soak several parts of the country, including Bangkok.
Architect blasts plan to alter parliament building
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/05/2025
» Chatree Ladalalitsakul, National Artist and chief architect of the new parliament building, has opposed several plans to renovate it, calling the structure a major national artwork that should not be altered without the original designers' consent.
Thailand's climate challenge solutions
Oped, Published on 12/02/2025
» Thailand's economy is among the hardest hit by the harsh impacts of global warming. But there is still a way forward.
Southern alert sounds over more expected rain misery
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/12/2024
» The Operation Centre for Flood and Landslide Victims has warned authorities and residents to prepare for new downpours in the southern region, already battered by widespread flooding.
Floods ravage four southern provinces
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/11/2024
» The four southern provinces of Songkhla, Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat are being hit by heavy rain and severe floods that have ravaged houses and forced schools and roads to close.
Typhoon Yinxing hits Philippines as a powerful storm
New York Times, Published on 08/11/2024
» MANILA — Typhoon Yinxing made landfall in the Philippines on Thursday, bringing dangerous winds and intense rainfall to Luzon, the nation's most populous island.