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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.
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.
Ayutthaya struggles to keep floods at bay
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/10/2025
» Ayutthaya: Despite trying to adapt to the flooding season, often a problem in Ayutthaya's Sena district, a retired official has learned that living surrounded by floodwaters for three months a year is more challenging than she had anticipated.
'No repeat of 2011,' say water chiefs
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/10/2025
» The Bhumibol and Sirikit dams still have sufficient capacity to hold water, with assurance that there will be no repeat of the notorious 2011 floods, according to the National Water Resources Office (ONWR).
Flood crisis deepens in many provinces
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/09/2025
» Many provinces are grappling with severe flooding as reservoirs are exceeding their capacity and major dams continue to increase water discharge rates.
Sirikit Dam opens taps to make room for looming deluge
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/08/2025
» The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) said it has increased the amount of water being discharged from the Sirikit Dam in Uttaradit province to prepare for heavy rains expected next week.
Phuket airport advises 4-hour arrival due to flooding
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 24/05/2025
» Phuket International Airport advised passengers to recheck the latest updates on their flight details and arrive early before the scheduled departure due to flooding caused by continuous heavy rain across the island province.
Statue fest gains new followers in Thailand's Petchabun
News, SOONTHORN KONGWARAKHOM, Published on 22/09/2024
» The tradition of "Um Phra Dam Nam", meaning "the bathing of a Buddha image", in Phetchabun is expected to attract 200,000 visitors, generating about 80 million baht over the course of the 10-day event, which starts this Friday.
Dept braces for more rain as La Niña looms
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/05/2024
» The Royal Irrigation Department is considering a number of measures to prepare for floods during the rainy season, as the weather conditions look set to become much wetter when the La Niña phenomenon begins in a few months.
Govt expedites waterway upgrades
News, Apinya Wipatayotin and Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 27/05/2024
» The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives is moving to expedite the waterways improvement project which it planned to honour His Majesty the King's sixth cycle anniversary, which falls on July 28, government spokeswoman Kenika Ounjit said yesterday.