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Flood woes are systemic
News, Editorial, Published on 21/09/2024
» The severe floods in Chiang Rai and Phayao provinces raise questions about Thailand's early warning systems. Are there sufficient early disaster warning systems in place? If so, why were hundreds of thousands of villagers in flood-hit areas left to fend for themselves?
Malaysian tourists warned of bad weather in Thailand
Published on 20/09/2024
» Malaysia has strongly advised its citizens vacationing in Thailand to be watchful as the country is facing storms that have pounded many provinces with downpours.
Vietnam evacuates hundreds as new storm hits
Published on 19/09/2024
» Vietnam evacuated hundreds of people, shut schools and suspended flights on Thursday as a new tropical storm barreled into the country’s central region.
Thailand pushing for talks to repair key Myanmar highway
Reuters, Published on 19/09/2024
» The government wants to work with warring sides in Myanmar to repair a key highway cutting through the conflict-ridden country as it seeks to stabilise its borders areas and ensure trade routes are open, Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said on Thursday.
No justice for Nong Cartoon
News, Editorial, Published on 19/09/2024
» Ten years ago today, Phanuthat Saksitthipan and his five-year-old daughter Narasiri, affectionately known as "Nong Cartoon," were preparing to close their family's steakhouse in Bangkok's Bang Bon district. Her mother, Saranya Chamni, was busy in the kitchen when a horrific event unfolded.
Thai industrial sentiment down on weak demand
Reuters, Published on 18/09/2024
» Industrial sentiment fell in August due to weak domestic demand, high production costs and floods, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said on Wednesday.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces sex trafficking charges
Published on 17/09/2024
» NEW YORK - Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs faces three US federal charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transport to engage in prostitution, according to an indictment unsealed on Tuesday.
Restoration begins in flood-ravaged Chiang Rai
News, Online Reporters, Published on 17/09/2024
» Workers have begun the massive task of cleaning, repairing and restoring flood devastated areas in Chiang Rai after the water receded, leaving behind metres-thick mud and mounds of debris.
Death toll surpasses 220 in Myanmar storm, worsening crisis in war-torn areas
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/09/2024
» NAYPYIDAW - Typhoon Yagi, the most powerful storm to hit Asia this year, killed at least 226 people in Myanmar and affected more than half a million more, adding another strain to the war-torn nation’s already limited resources.
Flash flood hits the heart of Phayao
Online Reporters, Published on 17/09/2024
» PHAYAO: Persistent overnight rain caused the Mae Tam River to overflow in Muang district on Tuesday morning, leaving many residents, young and old, stranded on upper floors and roofs.