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Mae Sot flooded again after persistent rain
News, Online Reporters, Published on 30/07/2025
» Mae Sot district in Tak province was flooded for the second time this month on Wednesday as the rain-swollen Moei River overflowed into riverside communities and, once again, Rim Moei market.
Flooding continues in northern Thailand due to heavy rain
News, Online Reporters, Published on 29/07/2025
» Some provinces in the North and Northeast are prone to further flooding as water levels in major rivers passing through them increased on Tuesday, with warnings of landslides and forest runoff issued for seven provinces until Wednesday.
Sai River overflows, floods communities in northern Thailand
News, Online Reporters, Published on 28/07/2025
» CHIANG RAI - The Sai River overflowed early Monday and flooded communities in Mae Sai border district, with evacuation ordered for other flood-prone areas as more heavy rain was expected.
MRC to the rescue
News, Editorial, Published on 12/07/2025
» A planned trip by the Mekong River Commission (MRC), a regional body tasked with overseeing the use of the Mekong River, to evaluate the transboundary water pollution in northern Thailand has given local villagers cause for optimism regarding this crisis.
Health Dept rejects child arsenic level allegations
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/07/2025
» The Department of Health has rejected claims that two children living near the Kok River in Chiang Mai were found with excessive levels of arsenic in their bodies, following growing concerns over heavy metal contamination linked to mining activities in Myanmar.
Flash flood warning issued for 33 provinces
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/07/2025
» The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has issued an urgent weather alert for 33 provinces, warning of flash floods, forest runoff, landslides and rising water levels in major rivers, particularly the Mekong, between July 6 and 12.
Mekong River Commission detects heavy metal contamination along the Mekong
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/07/2025
» The Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat is warning about a "moderately serious" situation following the detection of heavy metal contamination in the Mekong River, believed to have originated from poorly regulated mining operations in a self-administered region of Myanmar.
Flash flood warning issued for 33 provinces
Post Reporters, Published on 05/07/2025
» The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has issued an urgent weather alert for 33 provinces across the North, Northeast, Central and South, warning of flash floods, forest runoff, landslides and rising water levels in major rivers, particularly the Mekong, between July 6 and 12.
Myanmar ramps up cooperation
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 04/07/2025
» CHIANG MAI: Thailand and Myanmar have agreed to strengthen cooperation on cross-border issues, including heavy metal contamination in the Kok and Sai rivers and the suppression of transnational scam operations.
Flood warning for Chiang Rai after 5 districts under water
Online Reporters, Published on 27/06/2025
» All districts in Chiang Rai are on alert as the province braces for more rain that has already submerged five districts and affected more than 4,000 households.