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Late rainfall risks Phitsanulok drought
News, Chinnawat Singha, Published on 24/07/2014
» Water shortages are expected to hit Phitsanulok next year if there is not enough rainfall to fill the major dams by the end of the rainy season.
Phitsanulok dam running dry
Chinnawat Singha, Published on 01/08/2014
» Although it’s the middle of the rainy season, the Kwae Noi Bamrung Dan dam in Phitsanulok province stands nearly empty, with useable water at only 10.4% of capacity and local officials urging conservation.
Governor says 'sorry' to Plodprasop
Chinnawat Singha, Published on 20/11/2013
» Phitsanulok's provincial governor on Wednesday apologised to Deputy Prime Minister Plodprasop Suraswadi for failing to maintain order at a public hearing on water management projects in which whistle-blowing residents showed up and forced Mr Plodprasop to cancel his attendance.
Protesters blow whistles at hearing
News, Chinnawat Singha, Published on 21/11/2013
» A public hearing on water management projects in Phitsanulok drew fierce protests yesterday from activists who claimed the government failed to take into account the views of all stakeholders.
Villagers oppose waste-to-energy plant
Chinnawat Singha, Published on 06/08/2013
» PHITSANULOK – About 500 villagers in Bang Rakam district have rallied in protest at the building of a new power plant that would use garbage as fuel, saying they are worried about possible pollution.
Mae Sot locals win cadmium case
Chinnawat Singha, Published on 14/08/2013
» A group of Tak villagers has won administrative lawsuits against six state agencies and senior officials for alleged dereliction of duty in dealing with cadmium contamination in rice fields in Mae Sot District.
Investors 'invade' forest reserve
Chinnawat Singha, Published on 08/05/2013
» PHITSANULOK - A rubber plantation being developed by wealthy investors and local politicians is encroaching on a forest reserve in Wang Thong district, villagers of tambon Nok Aen have complained to police.
Residents pin hopes on govt's Bang Rakam model
News, Chinnawat Singha, Published on 19/03/2012
» Residents in flood-prone Bang Rakam district of Phitsanulok are pinning their hopes on a government water management plan to help keep them dry this year.