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Faster flood drainage touted in Bangkok
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/09/2025
» Flood-prone areas across the city are now able to drain much faster than they did in 2022, following the completion of key infrastructure projects, says the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
Heavy downpour slows traffic in capital
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/02/2023
» Traffic in parts of Bangkok was heavily congested yesterday morning as heavy rain hit the capital and surrounding areas.
Bangkok girds for more heavy rain
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/10/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has asked private company employees to work from home to avoid traffic congestion as heavy rain is forecast across the capital from Wednesday until Friday.
Provinces on alert for more floods
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/08/2022
» Flood alerts have been issued in 11 provinces, including Bangkok, after severe runoff unleashed by Tropical Storm Mulan flowed downstream from the North, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.
Keep campaign practical, PM says
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/05/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has called on the candidates for Sunday's Bangkok governor election to keep their campaign promises practical, reminding them that at least 20 billion baht of City Hall's annual budget comes from the government.
Heavy rain on way for city, many regions
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/10/2020
» The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy rain in many parts of the country from today until Friday because of a low-pressure system barrelling in from the South China Sea.
Experts warn of 'endless' flood cycle
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/09/2019
» Engineers have warned that Thailand will remain trapped in a cycle of flooding unless the government expands natural catchment areas, raises flood embankments and builds more underground drainage systems.
Heavy rains grind capital to a halt
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/06/2019
» Over two hours of heavy downpours yesterday afternoon led to massive flooding which caused traffic to come to a standstill across Bangkok and the surrounding areas.
Bangkok braces for heavy rainfall, flooding
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/05/2018
» City Hall has rolled out preventative measures against flooding in Bangkok as heavy rains have been forecast during the forthcoming rainy season this month by the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD).