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Adaptation 'is key' to water management
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/01/2026
» Thailand must urgently upgrade its flood and water management systems as climate change intensifies extreme weather, experts warned at the Water Resilience Forum 2026 on Monday.
Toxic threat sweeps all before it
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/12/2025
» CHIANG MAI: The mountainous landscapes and cool, pristine air once drew visitors to Thaton village in Chiang Mai's Mae Ai district, especially during the high season from November onward.
Illegal mining linked to downstream pollution
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/08/2025
» Unregulated mining in rebel-held areas of Myanmar has emerged as a growing concern for Thailand and other neighbouring countries, prompting urgent calls for a coordinated practice of "water diplomacy" to mitigate the environmental impact on millions of downstream residents.
Check dams proposal for North triggers backlash
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/05/2025
» Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai's proposal to construct check dams in northern Thailand to cleanse rivers contaminated with heavy metals has sparked fierce opposition from civil society groups.
Flooding still ravaging North
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/09/2024
» The flood situation in Chiang Rai remains critical as some areas in the province have been hit by more flash floods and landslides, inundating several villages and blocking a main road connecting the province with Chiang Mai.
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).
4,000 are evacuated as storm Noru hits
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/09/2022
» Over 4,000 people in Ubon Ratchathani have been evacuated with flooding set to intensify and tropical storm Noru expected to bring more heavy rain after entering northeastern Thailand on Wednesday night.
Canal under watch after fire
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/12/2021
» Authorities are carefully monitoring the water quality in Klong Om Yai after a fire broke out on Monday afternoon at a chemical depot in Nakhon Pathom's Sam Phran district.
107 reservoirs brace for more monsoon rain
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/08/2018
» As many as 107 reservoirs are approaching maximum holding capacity as technicians race against time to drain them before further monsoons hit the country later this month.