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Adaptation 'is key' to water management
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/01/2026
» Thailand must urgently upgrade its flood and water management systems as climate change intensifies extreme weather, experts warned at the Water Resilience Forum 2026 on Monday.
TOA brings smiles back to Hat Yai with volunteer repainting after 2025 floods
Published on 27/01/2026
» TOA Paint (Thailand) Public Company Limited, or TOA, continues to reaffirm its long-standing commitment to society through the “TOA Mai Thing Kan” (TOA Never Leaves Anyone Behind) project under the campaign “Uniting Thais to Restore the Flood-Affected South.” The company recently visited Hat Yai district in Songkhla province to carry out the volunteer activity “Repainting for Restoration, Bringing Back Smiles and Colours” for hospitals and schools damaged by the 2025 floods, enabling them to resume services and classes as quickly as possible.
Drink driving tops list of New Year road violations
Online Reporters, Published on 01/01/2026
» Over 90% of road traffic violations between Dec 30 and Dec 31, 2025, were linked to alcohol consumption, according to recent data. At least one fatality, however, was attributed to improper use of a map application.
Raft-house toilet dumps guest into river
Online Reporters, Published on 09/12/2025
» KANCHANABURI - A woman narrowly escaped drowning when the bathroom floor of a raft-house in Sai Yok district suddenly collapsed, sending her and the toilet crashing into the river below.
MEA sends volunteer convoy to restore southern power
Published on 04/12/2025
» A major relief effort is now under way to help flood-affected communities in the South, as the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) mobilises volunteer technicians to restore power systems and ensure public safety. The initiative was formally launched on 4 December 2025, when Deputy Governor Mr Pisanu Tantitavorn presided over a send-off ceremony at MEA’s Klong Toey headquarters, joined by senior executives and staff who came together to encourage the mission team before their departure.
SUV plunge kills 9 migrant workers
Post Reporters, Published on 03/12/2025
» RATCHABURI - Police have launched an investigation after an SUV plunged into an irrigation canal behind Wat Ratsamanachan in tambon Nong Krathum of Pak Tho district, killing nine people — all illegal migrant workers from Myanmar.
Putrid floodwater plagues Pak Phanang communities
Nujaree Rakrun, Published on 30/11/2025
» NAKHON SI THAMMARAT — Communities in the Pak Phanang river basin are grappling with worsening conditions as long-standing floodwaters have turned foul despite overall flood levels in the province beginning to recede.
Hat Yai mobilises massive recovery clean-up effort
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/11/2025
» Hat Yai's "Big Cleaning Day" is set to begin on Saturday, mobilising locals and heavy machinery to restore the city within seven days, said Songkhla governor Rattasart Chidchu.
Drones expected to speed Thai flood relief
Reuters, Published on 27/11/2025
» HAT YAI - Flood rescue teams in Thailand readied drones to deliver aid on Thursday and helicopters dropped supplies to people marooned on rooftops as waters receded, raising hope for more ground evacuations.
Floodwater receding in three southern provinces
Online Reporters, Published on 27/11/2025
» Flooding persisted in nine southern provinces on Thursday, with water reported to be receding in three provinces, including hard-hit Songkhla.