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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).
That sinking feeling
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 13/10/2025
» Thailand has dealt with severe flooding for centuries, affecting millions of households and disrupting economic activities, especially in low-lying areas where disasters seem routine.
PM to lead disaster relief committee meet
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is set to preside over the inaugural meeting of the National Disaster Management and Relief Committee (NDMRC) on Monday, as floods continue to threaten many parts of the country.
'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).
Officials ready for provincial elections
Post Reporters, Published on 23/11/2024
» The Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) chairman elections in Udon Thani, Phetchaburi and Nakhon Si Thammarat are expected to proceed without any incidents, says the Election Commission (EC).
Dealing with the deluge
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 21/10/2024
» The monsoon season this year has created tremendous concern in the business sector as many key economic areas are impacted by severe flooding.
Flood talks to be held with Myanmar
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/10/2024
» The Thai government will hold talks with Myanmar to address illegally built dwellings along the Mae Sai River as part of efforts to resolve the flood situation in Chiang Rai's Mae Sai district, according to Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
More flood misery to come for waterway dwellers
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/10/2024
» The Royal Irrigation Department is warning people along waterways in the lower Chao Phraya River basin, including those in Greater Bangkok, of either possible overflow or deeper flood levels due to deluges from the North, heavy rains and high seas later this month.
Flood risk rises with rain, high tides
Post Reporters, Published on 31/07/2024
» Residents in flood-prone areas of Bangkok and five other provinces have been warned of possible floods due to a combination of high tides and continuous rainfall expected until Aug 8.
Riverside districts to see more floods as high tide set to peak
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/11/2021
» Riverside residents in five areas of Bangkok that have been swamped by floods triggered by high tides have been told to brace for a similar inundation next week.