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Experts warn of 'endless' flood cycle
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/09/2019
» Engineers have warned that Thailand will remain trapped in a cycle of flooding unless the government expands natural catchment areas, raises flood embankments and builds more underground drainage systems.
Tree of life brings poignant reflections
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/10/2017
» 'Every time I come to water this mango tree, I can't help crying. It reminds me a lot of how much His Majesty did for the public all his life, which was substantial and required a great deal of effort to achieve, despite being in a position deserving a convenient life," said Panya Naknilthong, a gardener at the King Rama IX Park, told the Bangkok Post in a recent interview.
Unexpected rains give BMA headache
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/06/2015
» Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra is determined that he and his officials won't be caught off-guard by heavy rain, in light of recent storms that forecasters had failed to predict.
Storm forecast spurs action
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/05/2023
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt plans to install more water pumps in Bangkok to prevent city floods as weather forecasters predict the capital will see thunderstorms this week.
City Hall wary of Election Day flooding
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/05/2023
» City Hall is preparing for summer storms this week over concerns that possible flooding could damage polling stations on Election Day, this Sunday.
Bangkok girds for more heavy rain
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/10/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has asked private company employees to work from home to avoid traffic congestion as heavy rain is forecast across the capital from Wednesday until Friday.
Millions of sandbags for Bangkok's flood-prone areas
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/09/2022
» A total of 2.5 million sandbags will be distributed to areas in the capital city prone to flooding, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration spokesman Ekwaranyu Amarapal said on Wednesday.
Provinces on alert for more floods
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/08/2022
» Flood alerts have been issued in 11 provinces, including Bangkok, after severe runoff unleashed by Tropical Storm Mulan flowed downstream from the North, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.
Storms alert for most of Thailand
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/05/2020
» The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has issued storm alerts for Bangkok and 62 provinces, warning of heavy rain and strong winds until Thursday triggered by tropical cyclone Amphan in the Bay of Bengal.
Capital's urban caterers receive a helping hand
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/11/2019
» Bangkok's street food scene made headlines recently but not for the cuisine on offer. For the last few years, the future of the capital's street eateries has become increasingly precarious after the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) -- with the endorsement of the junta-appointed government at that time -- floated a campaign called "Returning Pavements to Pedestrians" two years ago. Part of the action plan involved clearing street food from major areas across 50 districts.