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Government learns lessons from Songkhla flood
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/12/2025
» The government has established five sub-committees tasked with improving the country's disaster preparedness in the wake of the floods which struck the country's southern provinces, Deputy Prime Minister Bowornsak Uwanno announced on Thursday.
Greater Bangkok 'faces higher risk of floods'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/11/2025
» Bangkok, along with some parts of Pathum Thani and Nonthaburi provinces, face higher risk of floods over the next several days as authorities increased the water discharge rate of the Chao Phraya Barrage in Chai Nat in the wake of recent rainfall, warned the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda).
'No repeat of 2011,' say water chiefs
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/10/2025
» The Bhumibol and Sirikit dams still have sufficient capacity to hold water, with assurance that there will be no repeat of the notorious 2011 floods, according to the National Water Resources Office (ONWR).
Cabinet assigns new oversight roles
Post Reporters, Published on 26/09/2025
» Six deputy prime ministers and four ministers attached to the Prime Minister's Office have been assigned to supervise regional administration and monitor government performance nationwide, during a special cabinet meeting on Thursday.
Flood risk rises as rains, runoff hit capital
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/09/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is on high alert as heavy rain is forecast to affect the capital until Monday.
Areas south of Chai Nat brace for possible flooding
Post Reporters, Published on 17/09/2025
» The Royal Irrigation Department has increased the water discharge rate from the Chao Phraya Dam in Chai Nat province in preparation for taking more runoff from upstream, warning downstream communities to brace for possible flooding.
Increased risks of heavy rainfall and tropical storms
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/07/2025
» The country is bracing for heavy rains and the prospect of more storms from August to October as the national water agency is rolling out a proactive flood-mitigation plan.
Management hub to watch out for floods
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/05/2025
» The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) has ordered the creation of a front-line water management centre to closely monitor heavy rainfall in the North.
Aunt, uncle swept away during summer storm
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/04/2025
» Two people were feared dead after they were swept away by mountain runoff triggered by rainstorms in Lamphun's Mae Tha district on Monday night, local officials said yesterday.
Water management plans for 22 river basins in pipeline
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/02/2025
» The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) aims to complete its water management plans covering 22 river basins this year, says its secretary-general, Surasee Kittimonthon.