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Disaster struck as preparation fell short
News, Nuthasid Rukkiatwong, Published on 03/12/2025
» To understand the devastation in Hat Yai, we need to refrain from finding excuses and culprits and start looking at the factors that led to this catastrophe.
Iran: Drought, incompetence, revolution?
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 22/11/2025
» Twenty years of strict sanctions on Iran by both the United States and the United Nations did not bring down the regime of the ayatollahs. Half a dozen major waves of non-violent protest involving several thousand deaths have not brought it down either. Even last June's massive bombing campaign by Israel and the US did not bring it to heel.
Caddy dies after being struck by lightning on golf course in Bangkok
News, Wassayos Ngamkham and Online Reporters, Published on 23/09/2025
» A caddy who had been struck by lightning during a rainy round of golf in Bangkok succumbed to her injuries on Tuesday.
Flood risk rises as rains, runoff hit capital
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/09/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is on high alert as heavy rain is forecast to affect the capital until Monday.
Heavy rains swamp two provinces
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/08/2025
» Heavy rain has left parts of Phichit and Phuket underwater, while more rain is forecast for 41 other provinces, including Bangkok.
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.
More rain forecast for northern Thailand
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/07/2025
» Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has warned of more rainfall amid widespread flooding in the North.
Mekong levels surge after rains
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/07/2025
» Water levels along the Mekong River have surged after weeks of rainfall, prompting authorities to issue warnings of flash floods and landslides in several areas in the Northeast.
Govt eyes integrated effort to fight floods
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/07/2025
» The government has ordered integrated disaster preparedness across the country with flood alerts to be issued at least 2-3 days in advance and 1,652 flood-prone locations designated.
Increased risks of heavy rainfall and tropical storms
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/07/2025
» The country is bracing for heavy rains and the prospect of more storms from August to October as the national water agency is rolling out a proactive flood-mitigation plan.