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Princess voices drought fears
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/03/2019
» Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn is concerned about what harm this year's drought will bring, saying it is expected to "hit hard", Agriculture Minister Grisada Boonrach quoted her as saying.
Drought dries up hope
News, Apinya Wipatayotin and Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 31/03/2019
» Villagers in tambon Krathum Rai of Prathai district of Nakhon Ratchasima province are in despair after water in a 25-rai pond dried up and the water levels in their last-resort supply, artesian wells, also started to dwindle.
Drought adding to coronavirus woes
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/04/2020
» Thailand is struggling to cope with a worsening seasonal drought, which is forecast to last until July, as the country continues its fight to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
Drought preparations in full swing
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/04/2018
» Five government and state enterprise agencies have joined hands in combating drought expected to strike the country over the next six months.
Korat hit by severe drought
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 23/06/2019
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Farmers in Prathai district of this northeastern province are suffering from severe drought as more than 200,000 rai of rice fields have seen no rain for a long period, according to local media reports.
Drought wreaks havoc in Korat
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 20/07/2019
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Rice crops in paddy fields covering almost 200,000 rai in Phimai district are dying as a historic severe drought takes a toll.
Drought declared across 11 provinces
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/12/2019
» Thailand is facing a drought after emergency measures were ordered in 54 districts in 11 provinces, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.
Prayut urges readiness for drought
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 03/01/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has warned people to brace themselves against serious drought which is expected to start this month and last almost half the year.
Drought threatens major crop harvests
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/03/2019
» Severe drought predicted for this year is estimated to cause 15.3 billion baht worth of damage mainly from low productivity of off-season rice and sugar cane crops during the summer, knocking 0.1% off GDP, according to the Kasikorn Research Centre.
Preparations made to tackle drought
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/03/2019
» Authorities have made advance preparations even though this year's drought is expected to be manageable, according to a senior official at the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR).