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Sirikit Dam opens taps to make room for looming deluge
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/08/2025
» The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) said it has increased the amount of water being discharged from the Sirikit Dam in Uttaradit province to prepare for heavy rains expected next week.
Mekong river nears critical flood level in Nakhon Phanom
Published on 27/07/2025
» NAKHON PHANOM: The Mekong River has risen to 10.70 metres in this northeastern province, just 1.3 metres below the critical overflow threshold of 12 metres, prompting urgent flood-prevention measures by local authorities.
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.
New zoning in Rayong shields coastal areas, biodiversity
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/07/2025
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has officially designated new marine and coastal protection zones around Koh Phayam in Ranong, citing the area's rich biodiversity and the increasing environmental threats from tourism, fishing and coastal development.
Reignwood Park Unveils Future-Ready Urban Living Model
Published on 13/06/2025
» Reignwood Park, Thailand’s flagship mixed-use megaproject, unveils its visionary blueprint for a future-ready urban model designed to support sustainable living across generations. Embracing the concept of “The World Class Community for Multigenerational Living,” the development is engineered to withstand crises including earthquakes of magnitude 7 or higher, while prioritising resilient infrastructure, clean energy systems, and enhanced quality of life. In collaboration with leading partners RITTA, A49 and PIA, Reignwood Park will host the thought leadership forum “From Crisis to Visionary Living 2025,” showcasing its commitment to building a city of the future where environmental integrity, economic resilience, and community well-being converge.
Toxic Thailand rivers pinned on Myanmar mines
AFP, Published on 11/06/2025
» CHIANG RAI — A sprawling new mine is gouged into the lush rolling hills of northeast Myanmar, where civil war has weakened the government's already feeble writ, and pollution levels are rising downstream in Thailand.
Executive bonuses banned at 6 UK water companies over pollution
AFP, Published on 06/06/2025
» LONDON - Six UK water companies were banned Friday from paying bonuses to senior executives, which the government said would be inappropriate given their failure to clean up their massive sewage discharges.
More plastic waste
Oped, Postbag, Published on 17/04/2025
» Re: "City gets set for holiday festivities" & "New plan to promote food waste sorting", (BP, April 11).
Myanmar refugees discharged from Thai hospitals due to US aid freeze
Reuters, Published on 29/01/2025
» Healthcare centres serving tens of thousands of refugees on the Thai-Myanmar border have been ordered shut after United States President Donald Trump froze most foreign aid last week, forcing Thai officials to transport the sickest patients to other facilities.
Further heavy rain to cap end of year
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/12/2024
» Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has instructed authorities to prepare for heavy rainfall expected in southern Thailand on Friday and Saturday.