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Floods worsen
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 18/10/2010
» Thailand experiences floods like those affecting Nakorn Ratchasima and surrounding provinces every year. Here’s a chance to learn the vocabulary used to describe them.
Flood crisis
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/10/2010
» The worst floods in decades continue to ravage parts of the Northeast and Central plains.
Downstream alerts
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/10/2010
» It was inevitable. The flood waters in upstream areas had to make their way downstream and now six more provinces are under flood alerts
Struggling to cope
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/10/2010
» With each passing day, the extent of flood situation becomes clearer – and worse.
Economic impact of widespread flooding on Thailand's crops
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/10/2010
» Experts disagree what the final impact will be, but farmers have already started emergency harvesting.
Manmade disaster
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/10/2010
» Developers in the Korat area seemed to forget about Mother Nature when they made their plans, resulting in record flooding.
Flood waters approach Bangkok
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/10/2010
» The situation has improved in the northernmost areas of the flood zone but worsened downstream nearer Bangkok.
A little good news
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/10/2010
» A week ago Maharat Hospital in Nakhon Ratchasima's Muang district was completely cut off by floodwaters. Today it is open although service is not quite normal.
One relief package approved, another needed
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/11/2010
» The massive flood relief packaged approved by the government doesn't take into account the storm damage now occurring in the South.
Better flood warning system needed
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/11/2010
» Without adequate flood warning, businesses cannot evacuate in time. After suffering great damage, business failure looms for many.