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A year of shocks, but Thailand endures
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 30/12/2025
» The year 2025 is not just your typical annus horribilis. Some may say that an appropriate term to describe the year is "hell on earth," or narok bon din in Thai, when many bad things happen all at once.
Rethinking local flood management
News, Peerasit Kamnuansilpa, Published on 12/12/2025
» As global temperatures rise, extreme rainfall and severe flooding are happening around the world. The science is clear; with every 1 degree Celsius increase, the atmosphere will hold 7% more water vapour. This may explain why storms are more intense as the world warms.
Thai climate risk surges to 17th spot
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/11/2025
» Thailand has climbed to 17th among nations most at risk from extreme weather, according to the latest Climate Risk Index (CRI) released by Germanwatch. The Department of Climate Change and Environment (DCCE) said the findings have prompted accelerated upgrades to early‑warning systems and a push for a more integrated resilience framework.
Storm Bualoi to arrive in Vietnam, bringing rain to Thailand
News, Online Reporters, Published on 27/09/2025
» The upper part of Thailand is expected to experience heavy to very heavy rain from Sunday to Tuesday as Storm Bualoi approaches Vietnam.
Capital 'ready' for torrential rain this week
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/09/2025
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has reassured residents that the capital is prepared to cope with heavy rainfall this week, following public concern over rising water levels in upstream provinces.
Thai Meteorological Department warns of storms brewing
News, Published on 22/09/2025
» The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) warns of rainfall nationwide this week due to the increased frequency of storms in the Pacific and South China Sea.
Nongfa brings rain, floods to North, Isan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/09/2025
» The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has sent cell broadcast alerts to residents in the North and Northeast, warning of flash floods, overflowing rivers and landslides as tropical depression Nongfa continues to bring heavy rain.
Reservoir faces water shortage
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 10/08/2025
» The Lam Takhong Reservoir in Sikhiu district, a major water source for five districts in Nakhon Ratchasima province, holds only 15% of usable water, raising urgent concerns over potential shortages.
Critics push to review land bridge port reports
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/08/2025
» Academics and activists have urged a review of the Environmental Health Impact Assessment (EHIA) reports for the Ranong and Chumphon deep-sea port plans, part of the government's flagship land bridge megaproject.
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.