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Orangutans at risk as Indonesia floods devastate habitat
Reuters, Published on 09/12/2025
» SIPIROK — Before the deadly landslides and floods hit Indonesia about two weeks ago, Amran Siagian, 39, frequently met Tapanuli orangutans on a hill in the region of Sipirok, North Sumatra province.
Forecast: Heavy rain in the South, chilly winds in the North
Online Reporters, Published on 09/12/2025
» Many provinces in the South will experience torrential rain from Thursday into Tuesday next week, with a warning for people in risk areas to prepare for flash floods and forest runoff.
Thailand launches all-out gold rush
Sports, Published on 09/12/2025
» The 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games -- Thailand's biggest sporting event of the year -- will officially begin on Tuesday with an opening ceremony at Rajamangala National Stadium.
Recovery in Hat Yai 'is too slow'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/12/2025
» Senator Chaiyong Maneerungsakul has criticised the slow progress in clearing waste from Hat Yai after the recent floods, warning that the backlog poses serious health and safety risks ahead of heavy rain forecast for Dec 14.
Govt holds talks to ramp up relief payment distribution
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/12/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Borwornsak Uwanno yesterday held urgent talks to discuss speeding up the distribution of compensation to victims of severe flooding in the South.
Still not learning
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/12/2025
» The Anutin government recently launched a national committee to investigate mistakes made during Hat Yai flood management. The goal of the committee, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Borwornsak Uwanno and flood experts, is to "draw lessons" from the Hat Yai flood disaster, with the hope that such lessons will improve future disaster preparedness.
Hardships mount in Indonesia and Sri Lanka as flood tolls rise
AFP, Published on 08/12/2025
» JAKARTA - Officials in flood-hit parts of Indonesia reported shortages of food, shelter, and medicine as the death toll reached 950 Monday following weeks of heavy rain.
Hat Yai clean-up efforts intensify as authorities add more workers and machinery
Online Reporters, Published on 08/12/2025
» Clean-up and rehabilitation efforts in flood-hit Hat Yai have been expanded, with authorities deploying additional workers and machinery to meet the government’s 14-day restoration target.
Frugal festivities
Business, Published on 08/12/2025
» The final months of the year are usually when businesses expect higher local spending, riding on the festive New Year mood.
Case for SET reform
Oped, Postbag, Published on 08/12/2025
» Re: "Thai bourse seeks to jump start growth", (Business, Dec 6).