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Jatuporn wants CCTV footage of 'sick' Thaksin
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/08/2023
» Political activist Jatuporn Prompan has demanded the Department of Corrections (DoC) and the Police General Hospital release CCTV footage to prove that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is really ill.
Chao Phraya dam increases discharge, floodwaters to rise, inner Bangkok still safe
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/10/2017
» The Chao Phraya barrage will release even more water as the dam faces heavy pressure from increasing run-off from the north. Floodwater south of Chai Nat, including Bangkok's adjacent Nonthaburi, could rise as much as 30cm.
Flood warnings for North and Central Plains
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/10/2017
» People living along the banks of several rivers in the North and Central Plains have been warned to brace for floods following heavy rainfall.
Houston flooding nightmare to get even worse (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/08/2017
» What would happen if Bangkok were to be hit by 600 millimetres of rain in one day? Low-lying Houston, Texas is struggling to survive as tropical storm Harvey stalls and rain is expected throughout the week.
Hyperloop hits 310kph in test
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/08/2017
» The near-supersonic rail system known as hyperloop has passed another key milestone on its path to become reality, the US startup Hyperloop One said Wednesday.
Sonca weakens, leaving widespread flooding
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/07/2017
» Persistent rain has caused widespread runoff and flooding in northeastern, northern and central plain provinces, with landslides blocking a section of the Bangkok-Nong Khai railway track on Thursday.
Tropical depression headed for North, Northeast (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/07/2017
» The Meteorological Department has just reported that tropical storm “SONCA” made landfall over Dong Hoi, Vietnam at 4pm. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) warned 43 provinces in upper Thailand to brace for the impact of the storm.
Baht strengthening: The winners & the losers
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/06/2017
» With baht appreciation over the last year, revenue & expenses in dollars or baht is key factor for Thai businesses winning or losing from appreciation.
Keeping Bangkok above water
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/06/2017
» Huge drainage tunnels are not enough to cope with flooding in Bangkok, say two environmental activist. A realistic look at the cause of flood is needed.
Heavy rain to continue in Bangkok, northern areas (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/05/2017
» A huge electrical storm and heavy rain pounded Bangkok late Wednesday and early Thursday, flooding most roads in the city and causing problems for the Thursday morning commute. More rain is expected through Sunday.