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Defining moments of 2025
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/12/2025
» The 'Bangkok Post' has highlighted major events that shaped the news this year. These events have had a profound impact on people's daily lives, prompted shifts in government policy, and influenced public sentiment.
Bangkok on alert as flood threat grows along Chao Phraya
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/05/2025
» Bangkok is on heightened alert for potential flooding as high sea levels threaten low-lying areas along the Chao Phraya River through to Sunday, with temporary and permanent flood protection measures underway.
Further heavy rain to cap end of year
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/12/2024
» Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has instructed authorities to prepare for heavy rainfall expected in southern Thailand on Friday and Saturday.
New exam stance
News, Published on 24/01/2022
» Re: "CUPT comes under fire over entrance exam stance", (BP, Jan 22).
Heed climate warning signs
News, Editorial, Published on 01/08/2021
» Emerging a little over a year-and-half ago, Covid-19 has been a collective shock on the human psyche. It has redefined how we live and view the future and although the crisis was largely unexpected, the same can't be said of climate change. Scientists have been trying to warn us for decades and recommended measures to cut down emissions before it is too late. It is such a pity that policymakers rarely paid attention until recently.
Drought is no disaster, says Prawit
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/03/2021
» The National Water Resources' Committee (NWRC) is confident it doesn't need to declare the current drought a national disaster.
Prawit urges swift action as severe drought looms
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/03/2021
» Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwon yesterday ordered state agencies to speed up developing groundwater resources and water gates to prevent saltwater intrusion amid predictions of severe drought.
Panel told tap water 'too salty' to be safe
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/02/2021
» Thailand is urgently tackling a saltwater intrusion problem after the amount of sodium in tap water exceeded the standard level.
Water wastage feeds drought
News, Editorial, Published on 16/08/2020
» Just because there is a lot of rain at the moment, it doesn't mean that the country is out of the woods yet. Despite the intense showers seen all across the country, Thailand still is in the middle of the worst drought that it has seen in over 40 years.
Water to be diverted into Chao Phraya
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/03/2020
» The National Water Resource Committee has approved a plan to divert more water from the Mae Klong River into the Chao Phraya to reduce salinity and maintain the quality of raw water for tap water production.