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Drought to last till 2017: prepare for water shortages
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/10/2015
» People living in Chao Phraya River basin in Bangkok & irrigated rice areas should prepare for drought crisis lasting until 2017 & store water for dry season. Price of Thai rice may jump soon.
What's new in business news: October 24, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/10/2014
» Microsoft revival using cloud computing strategy, new Australian procedure may help donor organ shortage & work for farmers without water for second crop rice.
What's new in business news: April 23, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/04/2014
» Street food vendors get World Cup for free, water shortage as water drops in major dams & wind power project for Korat.
Water festival more important than water shortage
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/04/2013
» 45 drought provinces declared disaster areas but Songkran is a time to travel back home & reunite with families, so the show must go on.
Where to put floodwater? Undergound.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/05/2012
» Since ancient times Thailand has dreamed up new ways to manage water for farming, storing water underground is one way to get rid of too much water.
From floods to drought
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/03/2012
» Thailand seesaws from too much water in Bangkok to too little in farming areas like Nan that need water for crops.
Flood prevention: Running out of time
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/02/2012
» Delays dredging canals & irrigation repairs, public hearings on farmer compensation for water retention, all make 3 month deadline difficult.
Store floodwater in rice fields: Pay the farmers
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/02/2012
» Govt failed to tell villagers their fields will be used for floodwater storage. Worries about being paid for flooded rice fields.
Floods: Managing dam water levels
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/02/2012
» With the rainy season fast approaching, dam storage levels need to be cut from 80% to 45% to make room for new rain water.
High dam water levels: Flood risk
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/01/2012
» With rainy season arriving in May, high dam water levels could lead to flood repeat.