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Phi Phi Island facing drought
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/05/2024
» Locals on Phi Phi Island have not had enough fresh water for their needs for over two months, leading to the consideration of temporary closures of some business operations if the dry spell continues.
Chiang Mai pollution slows tourism
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/03/2023
» Chiang Mai tourism operators are hoping the province's unsafe levels of PM2.5 air pollution lessen later this month as the Songkran holiday draws near.
Bangkok flood alert
Published on 06/10/2021
» Communities along the Chao Phraya River have been warned to stay on high alert for possible floods from Thursday until Sunday.
Heavy rains stop Koh Chang ferries and tours
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/09/2019
» TRAT: Ferry services and coastal and waterfall tours were halted after water runoff flooded low-lying properties on Koh Chang after torrential rain and rough seas.
Flood fears subside but risk remains
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/08/2018
» Excess water in Phetchaburi's Kaeng Krachan dam had crossed the spillway as of press time last night but the central municipality was not expected to be flooded due to the province's comprehensive flood-drainage and management plan.
Rains stay away as wet Bangkok dries (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/08/2016
» After two nights of heavy rain, yesterday (Friday) was dry, giving city officials time to deal with the "water waiting to be drained". Forecasters say there a 60 percent of thundershowers Saturday, but overall, rain is diminishing.
"Bangkok is a city of water and rain" (WED. UPDATE)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/06/2016
» Bangkok governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra warned Bangkokians Tuesday to expect more flooding as the rains are likely to continue and major long-term flood control projects are still incomplete.
Storm no more, but low pressure still means welcome rain (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/09/2015
» Early morning weather satellite and radar images show little rain apart from the Bangkok area this morning, but meteorologists are still forecasting moderate to heavy rain in many areas through Friday, particularly in the lower Northeast, North, East, and Central regions.
Where is the cool season, anyway?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/11/2012
» The winds are blowing the wrong way this year for some reason, bringing rain instead of cool, dry air, a situation that is likely to continue for some time.
Wet Bangkok to get wetter (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/09/2012
» Saturday update: The city of Bangkok is getting a lot of help as it prepares for a period of heavy rain. Heavy morning rains over the past two days have complicated the situation.