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New canal aims to curb floods
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/03/2026
» The Office of National Water Resources (ONWR) plans to begin construction of the Chai Nat-Gulf of Thailand Flood Diversion Canal in 2027, in an effort to tackle chronic flooding across the lower Chao Phraya River basin -- one of the country's most economically vital regions.
More provinces grapple with fuel shortages
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/03/2026
» Fuel shortages have been reported in several provinces, with long queues forming at petrol stations overnight and "out of fuel" signs becoming a common sight as supply remains tight.
Six people arrested over ties to online betting site
News, Published on 06/03/2026
» Police have arrested six people accused of laundering over 2.4 billion baht through mule accounts and cryptocurrency platforms in the wake of the crackdown on the "BANKKOK1688" online gambling site.
Big 4 prepare 'KO punches'
News, Anucha Charoenpo and Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 06/02/2026
» Four major political parties -- Bhumjaithai (BJT), Pheu Thai, the People's Party (PP) and the Democrat Party -- will hold large-scale campaign rallies across Bangkok on Friday, marking the final push before Sunday's election.
Anutin's credibility shaken by floods
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 29/11/2025
» The southern flood crisis, especially the disaster in Hat Yai, has placed the Anutin Charnvirakul government and his Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) in political difficulties. Some observers have even forewarned that the flood woes are the beginning of the BJT government's downfall.
Ayutthaya still suffering as dam discharges increase
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/11/2025
» Flooding in Ayutthaya remains severe after the Chao Phraya Dam in Chai Nat increased discharges to 2,800 cubic metres per second, inundating 11 districts, 136 subdistricts, and 899 villages, according to reports.
Slower river flow expected to ease flood soon
News, Online Reporters, Published on 15/11/2025
» Water levels in major Thai rivers continue to decline as rainfall in the northern Chao Phraya Basin has steadily decreased, the Royal Irrigation Department reported on Saturday.
Chao Phraya discharge rate stable, major dams full
News, Online Reporters, Published on 12/11/2025
» Riverside communities in central provinces remain on alert as the northern flood surge continues to move downstream, but received some good news on Wednesday — the current discharge rate at the Chao Phraya barrage dam will not to be increased.
Klong Toey locals brace for floods
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 11/11/2025
» Residents living along the banks of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok's Klong Toey district are bracing for more floods, as authorities plan to increase the discharge rate of the Chao Phraya Dam in Chai Nat on Tuesday.
Excessive rainfall filling up many dams nationwide
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/11/2025
» Many large dams and reservoirs across Thailand are currently close to or exceeding their full water storage capacities due to continuous rainfall, the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) announced on Monday.