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New canal aims to curb floods
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/03/2026
» The Office of National Water Resources (ONWR) plans to begin construction of the Chai Nat-Gulf of Thailand Flood Diversion Canal in 2027, in an effort to tackle chronic flooding across the lower Chao Phraya River basin -- one of the country's most economically vital regions.
Rare fish found after 94 years
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/11/2025
» A freshwater fish species long thought lost for 94 years has been rediscovered in Thailand, says nature and biodiversity group Siamensis.org.
Ayutthaya struggles to keep floods at bay
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/10/2025
» Ayutthaya: Despite trying to adapt to the flooding season, often a problem in Ayutthaya's Sena district, a retired official has learned that living surrounded by floodwaters for three months a year is more challenging than she had anticipated.
Thai army to erect temporary 5km border fence
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/10/2025
» The Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTAF) have begun preparing to build the country's first temporary border fence along the Thai-Cambodian border to curb illegal cross-border activities.
River gets B95bn irrigation project
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/01/2025
» The National Water Resources Committee has approved a 95-billion-baht project to improve the Chao Phraya River irrigation system on the lower eastern side, including Ayutthaya and Phathum Thani, to prevent floods.
Thailand’s cleanest and most polluted beaches unveiled
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/12/2024
» The Pollution Control Department has unveiled a list showing the location of the cleanest beaches for swimming, and the most polluted, in Thailand.
Satellite images show floods swamping 5 provinces
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/07/2024
» Satellite images have shown extensive flooding across Phetchabun, Chaiyaphum, Phitsanulok, Maha Sarakham and Khon Kaen provinces, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda).
Recycle to save sealife, dept urges
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/02/2023
» The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) is urging the public to avoid dumping plastic waste into the sea after 11 sea turtle hatchlings died from eating rubbish in Chon Buri last year.
Ubon floods 'worst in history'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/10/2022
» Ubon Ratchathani is facing the worst flooding in its history, which has affected the lives of thousands of people as well as the economy of the province.
More pumps installed to drain flooded Bangkok
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/09/2022
» The Irrigation Department has installed more pumps to speed up the draining of floodwater from around Bangkok into the sea.