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Drought
Published on 27/11/2019
» ลำคลองสาขาที่บริเวณคลอง 9 อำเภอหนองเสือ จังหวัดปทุมธานี เริ่มแห้งลงบางจุดเห็นได้ชัดว่าว่าแห้งขอดจนเห็นพื้นดิน ชาวบ้านเดือดร้อน ส่งผลให้เกษตรกรในพื้นที่เริ่มเกิดปัญหาขาดแคลนน้ำที่จะใช้หล่อเลี้ยงพืชผลทางการเกษตร Published caption :‘Big Dry’ on the horizonA sharp drop in the water level of a tributary of Klong 9, one of the main canals in Pathum Thani’s Nong Sua district, is sparking concern among local farmers about irrigation supplies during the dry season. Water is no longer being released from several reservoirs nationwide for farms, though it is still being provided for household consumption.
Assessing drought impact
Business, Published on 18/03/2020
» This year's dry season started early and is showing a tendency to be harsher and last longer than usual. The warning signs were already present in late 2019 as the volume of water stored in reservoirs across the country started to decline before the end of the rainy season.
Ratchanok ends drought
Sports, Published on 04/07/2022
» Ratchanok Intanon claimed her first title in two years after winning the US$675,000 (approx 23,285,715 baht) Malaysia Open in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.
Water wastage feeds drought
News, Editorial, Published on 16/08/2020
» Just because there is a lot of rain at the moment, it doesn't mean that the country is out of the woods yet. Despite the intense showers seen all across the country, Thailand still is in the middle of the worst drought that it has seen in over 40 years.
Princess voices drought fears
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/03/2019
» Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn is concerned about what harm this year's drought will bring, saying it is expected to "hit hard", Agriculture Minister Grisada Boonrach quoted her as saying.
BAAC preparing drought support
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/03/2019
» The state-owned Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) is set to launch a drought relief measure, offering farmers a three-year instalment plan for interest payments.
Hosing down drought fears
News, Editorial, Published on 24/03/2019
» While various parts of the country are facing serious drought, Thailand's water management agency came out to appease the public, saying the situation is under control.
Drought dries up hope
News, Published on 31/03/2019
» Villagers in tambon Krathum Rai of Prathai district of Nakhon Ratchasima province are in despair after water in a 25-rai pond dried up and the water levels in their last-resort supply, artesian wells, also started to dwindle.
Drought plans need revamp
News, Editorial, Published on 08/02/2020
» Despite the government foreseeing the likelihood of the worst drought crisis in 40 years, and announcing a plan to tackle it last year, several measures being implemented over the past month to deal with water scarcity appear to be knee-jerk and impromptu in nature.
Industry urges drought measures
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/05/2023
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) plans to ask Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to brace for drought and possible water shortages that will affect businesses, causing them to increase the prices of goods again.