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Defining moments of 2025
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/12/2025
» The 'Bangkok Post' has highlighted major events that shaped the news this year. These events have had a profound impact on people's daily lives, prompted shifts in government policy, and influenced public sentiment.
Drought is no disaster, says Prawit
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/03/2021
» The National Water Resources' Committee (NWRC) is confident it doesn't need to declare the current drought a national disaster.
Prawit urges swift action as severe drought looms
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/03/2021
» Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwon yesterday ordered state agencies to speed up developing groundwater resources and water gates to prevent saltwater intrusion amid predictions of severe drought.
Panel told tap water 'too salty' to be safe
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/02/2021
» Thailand is urgently tackling a saltwater intrusion problem after the amount of sodium in tap water exceeded the standard level.
Water to be diverted into Chao Phraya
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/03/2020
» The National Water Resource Committee has approved a plan to divert more water from the Mae Klong River into the Chao Phraya to reduce salinity and maintain the quality of raw water for tap water production.
Salty tap water won't hurt: MWA
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/01/2020
» The Metropolitan Waterworks Authority allayed fears of salty tap water in Bangkok and its vicinity by insisting that a small amount of salt will do no harm, though health experts urged people with kidney disorders to be cautious.
New water storage project to tackle drought
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/01/2020
» The Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry is planning to build an additional 421 water storage facilities in the fight against a looming water shortage, which is believed will be the worst in 10 years.
Provinces told to brace for severe drought
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2020
» Authorities have told 31 provinces to prepare for severe drought this year.
Provinces warned to brace for severe drought
Post Reporters, Published on 01/01/2020
» Authorities have warned 31 provinces to prepare for severe drought this year.
Dam testing in China to affect eight Mekong River provinces
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/12/2019
» Eight provinces along the Mekong River have been told to brace themselves for a dip in water levels between Jan 1-4 as tests at Jinghong hydroelectric power station in China's Yunnan province are expected decrease of water outflows.