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'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).
Chiang Mai dam opens spillway for 1st time in years
News, PANUMET TANRAKSA, Published on 30/09/2024
» Communities along the Mae Ngat and Ping rivers have been told to brace for possible floods as authorities decided to discharge excess water through Mae Ngat Somboon Chon reservoir in Chiang Mai province for the first time in 13 years on Monday.
Flood alerts as rivers swell
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/10/2022
» Thailand's National Water Command Centre (NWCC) has issued a warning about the swelling Chao Phraya and Pasak rivers as the Pasak Jolasid Dam is doubling its discharge volume.
Flood warning for riverside areas
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/10/2021
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has warned people who live outside floodgates near the Chao Phraya River of possible floods due to rising water levels between Saturday and Dec 30.
Reservoir floods hit Korat districts
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 26/09/2021
» Nakhon Ratchasima: Residents in low-lying areas of seven districts are being warned of flash floods after tropical storm Dianmu made landfall in Vietnam and brought heavy downpours to the province.
Korat dams fill up to brim
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/10/2020
» Nakhon Ratchasima: Residents living in districts downstream of Lam Takhong Dam in Si Khiu district have been told to prepare to evacuate as water levels at the dam exceeded its maximum capacity yesterday.
Kanchanaburi locals warned on flooding
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/09/2019
» Riverside communities in Kanchanaburi are being warned to brace for flooding as irrigation officials release more water from Vajiralongkorn dam in Thong Pha Phum district.
Projects 'must respect rights'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/09/2018
» Chiang Rai: Thai companies investing in neighbouring countries should pay more respect to the rights of local communities, according to a message from the 8th Regional Conference on Business and Human Rights in Southeast Asia.
Dam spillway gates open after 16 years
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/08/2018
» The spillway gates at Vajiralongkorn dam in Kanchanaburi's Thong Pha Phum district were opened for the first time in 16 years yesterday to maintain the reservoir at a manageable level.
Floodwater leaves Phetchaburi town centre submerged
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/08/2018
» Water pumps have been deployed and soldiers have rushed to help move people's belongings to higher ground as the swollen Phetchaburi River flooded the province's Muang municipality Wednesday.