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'Auntie Pigeon' warned neighbours' health comes first
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/09/2018
» Laksi district officials on Thursday sanitised the house of an old woman who for decades had been feeding a large flock of wild pigeons and ignoring neighbours' complaints about the mess they caused and the risk of disease.
Police reclaim Makkhawan Bridge rally site
Online Reporters, Published on 14/02/2014
» Police reclaimed the anti-government protest site at Makkhawan Rangsan Bridge on Friday, promising to seize more stages in days to come.
Distributing flood cash the hard way
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/02/2012
» Local government agencies aren’t famous for doing things the easy, efficient way. The Bangkok Post’s Karnjana Karnjanatawe has personal experience with inefficiency in her municipality.
Low-lying communities getting some relief
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/12/2011
» With much of Bangkok dry or nearly dry, pumps are being moved to where they are really needed, the low-lying communities were drainage is difficult.
Government asserts control
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/10/2011
» Local residents have been ordered not to interfere with flood management efforts like the building of the dyke pictured below to block floodwater from flowing into Khlong Prem Prachakorn.
Ground zero shifts to Bangkok (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/10/2011
» There is a lot to watch today as attention shifts to Bangkok. Among the topics we are following are flooding in the Khlong Prapa area, the expected arrival of the northern run-off and a possible dispute between the national and city governments.
Focus on drainage (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/10/2011
» The government in now focusing on draining rather blocking the flood waters and has asked for cooperation from Bangkok City Hall to use is canals.