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'Rain bombs' revive fears of 2011 floods
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/06/2025
» Thailand's recent "rain bombs" have triggered concern about a repeat of the massive floods in 2011 that caused widespread losses, paralysed cities and stung the economy.
Israel-bound passengers return to Suvarnabhumi airport
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/04/2024
» Immigration police received passengers on Israel-bound flights forced to return to Suvarnabhumi airport and allowed them to stay at either a hotel or the airport.
Thai wins 1st runner-up in Miss Universe 2023
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/11/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has congratulated Anntonia Porsild, who represented Thailand in the Miss Universe 2023 beauty contest, for being named 1st runner-up.
Nation aims to be upper-income by 2027
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/10/2023
» The government will turn Thailand into an upper-income country within four years, says Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Heavy downpours flood eastern Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/09/2023
» Heavy downpours during the evening rush hour made commuting in eastern Bangkok more miserable than usual on Tuesday, with some roads in Bang Na, Klong Toey and Phra Khanong better suited to boats.
Dry spell could last into 2024
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/07/2023
» Much of the country is experiencing below-average rainfall due to the El Nino phenomenon, and this is only likely to intensify in November and could even last until early next year, according to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD).
'El Nino' set to weaken rainy season
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/06/2023
» Thailand's weather is being influenced by a "mild" El Nino phenomenon, with predictions of less rain and droughts.
Drier-than-average rainy season this year
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/05/2023
» The rainy season will officially start on Monday with less rain forecast this year due to the El Nino weather phenomenon, the Meteorological Department announced on Friday.
Power use surges to record high
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/05/2023
» The hot weather in Thailand is causing an increase in electricity consumption, leading to a record high of 34,826.5 megawatts on May 6, said the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
Brutal heat continues in Asia
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/05/2023
» Asia remains in the grip of a blistering heat wave, chiming with predictions from climate scientists that 2023 could be the world’s hottest year.