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GENERAL

A year of milestones

Business, Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2023

» As 2023 concludes, the year stands out for a multitude of noteworthy events and news.

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OPINION

Lust for power drying up local communities

News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 22/07/2019

» Some fishermen in Loei province once told me that Buddhist Lent Day was a mark for the rainy season and the time to enjoy high water on the Mekong River. But last week gave a starkly different picture. Water levels on the river were at their lowest in 57 years.

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THAILAND

Chao Phraya drought 'will last till 2017'

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/10/2015

» People living in the Chao Phraya River basin should prepare for a drought crisis that will last until 2017, and those in Bangkok should store water for consumption during the dry season, a seminar was told.

ADVANCED NEWS

From floods to drought

Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/03/2012

» Thailand seesaws from too much water in Bangkok to too little in farming areas like Nan that need water for crops.

ADVANCED NEWS

Floods: Managing dam water levels

Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/02/2012

» With the rainy season fast approaching, dam storage levels need to be cut from 80% to 45% to make room for new rain water.

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Floods: Blame the weather, not humans

Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/11/2011

» With droughts & dams half-full until May this year, storms then filled dams & water was released slowly to avoid even greater flooding.

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Smith: Bangkok unlikely to escape floods

Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/10/2011

» Timing and coordinating water release from dams was key to avoid Bangkok flooding. Crop irrigation & electricity generation handled by different govt agencies.

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Clean coal, low pollution future?

Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/06/2011

» A new energy generation technology turns coal into gas and ensures cleaner emissions but is 50% more expensive. However, global warming concerns may soon lower costs.