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  • Thailand NewsMae Sot hit by severe flooding as Moei River overflows

    Mae Sot hit by severe flooding as Moei River overflows

    Heavy rainfall over the past four days in Mae Sot, Tak province has caused the Moei River to overflow, rising 1.2 metres above its banks and flooding multiple villages. Emergency services are working around the clock to assist affected residents. Continuous downpours in Mae Sot have led to significant flooding, impacting several communities. The Tha Sai Luat Subdistrict Municipality reported…

  • Thailand NewsOne missing during Maha Sarakham reservoir breach flooding

    One missing during Maha Sarakham reservoir breach flooding

    A significant breach at the Huay Chiang Kham Reservoir in Maha Sarakham led to the release of several million cubic metres of water on Tuesday, affecting vast agricultural areas and resulting in one person missing. Local officials reported that the incident impacted 10,000 rai of farmland across four subdistricts in the northeastern province. The breach, which occurred at 5pm, created…

  • Thailand NewsFloodwaters cause extensive damage in Lopburi village (video)

    Floodwaters cause extensive damage in Lopburi village (video)

    A video on Facebook captured the floodwaters inundating Tha Din Dam village in Chai Badan district, Lopburi province, causing significant damage to homes and businesses. Rotsukhon Phromma posted a clip showing the severe flooding that affected shops and residential areas in Tha Din Dam. “Why is the water so strong again? The shop is completely ruined. Be careful, it’s dangerous.…

  • Thailand NewsNakhon Ratchasima braces for flooding in five districts

    Nakhon Ratchasima braces for flooding in five districts

    Officials in Nakhon Ratchasima are on high alert for potential flooding in five districts, with the Department of Rural Roads holding a meeting to prepare for the rainy season and ensure the safety of road users. Director of the Nakhon Ratchasima Rural Roads Department Phaivarn Kheaw-on convened a meeting with staff to prepare personnel, tools, and machinery. The meeting focused…

  • Phuket NewsHeavy rainfall disrupts flights and floods Phuket (video)

    Heavy rainfall disrupts flights and floods Phuket (video)

    Heavy rainfall in Phuket disrupted flights and caused widespread flooding across the tourist island province. Starting at 7am, today, June 30, persistent rain forced the diversion of around 10 inbound flights to other airports, including Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, Krabi, Langkawi, Penang, and Surat Thani. The heavy downpour reduced visibility, making it impossible for pilots to see the runway, according to…

  • Thailand NewsKorat village under water: Residents left high and dry without aid

    Korat village under water: Residents left high and dry without aid

    Flooding has plagued a village in Korat for over five days, leaving residents without assistance. Some have been forced to rent temporary accommodation due to the severe conditions. A local, Teerapat Nuwongsri, shared photos of villagers wading through water and homes submerged in water. His post highlighted the ongoing struggle, noting that while his house remains submerged, other areas had…

  • Thailand NewsWater meter mayhem: Thieves leave Phuket homeowner all wet

    Water meter mayhem: Thieves leave Phuket homeowner all wet

    Thieves last night stole a water meter from a house in Ratsada, Phuket, causing significant flooding, leaving the homeowner distraught and the property damaged. Phuket City Police received a call at 11.26pm, yesterday, June 26, about the incident near Paknam Seafood on Ratsadanusorn Road in Moo 3, Ratsada. Upon arrival, officers found the property owner dealing with extensive water damage…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket ramps up flood prevention as rainy season nears

    Phuket ramps up flood prevention as rainy season nears

    Phuket City Municipality is ramping up flood prevention efforts as the rainy season approaches, deploying a comprehensive strategy to protect residents and maintain city infrastructure from imminent rain damage. Preparations include mobilising manpower to combat incoming floods, deploying machinery, and distributing sandbags across vulnerable areas to minimise damages, according to Phuket Town Mayor Saroj Angkhanapilas. The municipality aims to ensure both…

  • Thailand NewsSi Racha grapples with severe flooding after torrential rains

    Si Racha grapples with severe flooding after torrential rains

    Torrential rains have battered Si Racha, a district in the province of Chon Buri, causing widespread flooding and damage. The downpour, which lasted for hours, overwhelmed drainage systems and caused water levels to rise rapidly, inundating homes and submerging vehicles. The deluge struck at 10am today, catching many residents off-guard. Cars and motorcycles were seen partially submerged, and numerous electrical…

  • Thailand NewsCan Thailand achieve high-income status by 2037? (video)

    Can Thailand achieve high-income status by 2037? (video)

    As Thailand steers towards high-income status by 2037, a formidable obstacle looms large: rampant flooding wreaking havoc on its economy. In an exclusive interview with Thai PBS World, the World Bank unveils a groundbreaking strategy to expedite flood management, potentially transforming Thailand’s economic landscape. Read on to discover the game-changing insights and bold plans set to redefine Thailand’s future. Amid…

  • Thailand NewsSouthern Thailand: Pattani province in state of emergency due to escalating floods

    Southern Thailand: Pattani province in state of emergency due to escalating floods

    A state of emergency is in effect in Pattani, a southern province in Thailand, as floodwaters continue to rise, severely affecting the local economy. The overflow of the Sai Buri and Pattani rivers has caused significant flooding in the Pattani town area. As of this morning, December 29, water levels in the Muang Pattani municipality were rapidly increasing. Several business…

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s southern region on high alert due to severe flooding

    Thailand’s southern region on high alert due to severe flooding

    Flooding in the southern reaches of Thailand has the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) on high alert. Surasee Kittimonthon, ONWR’s secretary-general, expressed concern yesterday, disclosing that the situation is expected to remain critical for several days as forecasts predict continued downpours. The Flood-Prone Area Water Management Centre in the Southern Region, chaired by Surasee, is particularly worried about…

  • Thailand NewsPM Srettha visits devastated Narathiwat amidst ongoing Thai Floods and regional cooperation talks

    PM Srettha visits devastated Narathiwat amidst ongoing Thai Floods and regional cooperation talks

    Ravaging floods in Thailand’s southernmost provinces prompted Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to visit Narathiwat on Tuesday. The region has been devastated by a persistent low-pressure system causing flash floods. Despite the water receding somewhat, significant property damage is evident. In addition to Narathiwat, the Prime Minister’s itinerary included a trip to Phuket. Here, he had dinner with his Malaysian counterpart,…

  • Thailand NewsResilient vendor endures Thai floods, sells food amid waist-deep waters in Narathiwat

    Resilient vendor endures Thai floods, sells food amid waist-deep waters in Narathiwat

    The sudden Thai floods in the southern border provinces of Thailand, namely Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat, and Songkhla, have severely impacted locals. Unexpectedly, many areas were flooded, leaving residents unprepared and badly affected. A video posted by TikTok user @userp422ac68zn displayed an inspiring sight of a determined vendor in the town of Waeng, Narathiwat, selling food while standing waist-deep in floodwaters.…

  • Thailand NewsElderly women found dead, children missing after boat capsizes in Narathiwat flood

    Elderly women found dead, children missing after boat capsizes in Narathiwat flood

    The bodies of an 89 year old woman and a 63 year old woman have been recovered in Narathiwat province, following a capsized boat incident during a flood evacuation. Two more people, both children aged three and eight, are still missing. The incident occurred today as heavy rainfall continues to impact the region. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation…

  • Thailand NewsSouth Thailand hit by extensive flooding due to heavy rain

    South Thailand hit by extensive flooding due to heavy rain

    South Thailand has been hit by extensive flooding over the last two days due to relentless heavy rain, impacting Narathiwat and Yala provinces. The flood has affected 67 sub-districts across 16 districts, disrupting the lives of thousands of inhabitants. The inundation in Narathiwat has flooded nine districts on Monday morning, including Waeng, Sukhirin, Chanae, Rangae, Sungai Padi, Si Sakhon, Cho…

  • Thailand NewsSouthern Thailand: Flood mitigation study completed in Surat Thani’s Klong Roy Sai area

    Southern Thailand: Flood mitigation study completed in Surat Thani’s Klong Roy Sai area

    The Royal Irrigation Department completed a flood mitigation study in the Klong Roy Sai area of Surat Thani city, which promises to bring benefits to residents. The project launch was held at the Wang Tai Hotel conference room in Surat Thani. Notable attendees included Nuntawat Charoenwan, Deputy Governor of Surat Thani Province, Somsawat Chaisinsorn, Director of Surat Thani Irrigation Project, and…

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s ONWR issues flash flood warning for five southern provinces

    Thailand’s ONWR issues flash flood warning for five southern provinces

    The Office of National Water Resources (ONWR) issued a warning for potential flash floods and forest runoff in five southern provinces in Thailand, following the forecast of increased rainfall due to a northeastern monsoon covering the Gulf of Thailand and the south. Samroeng Sangphuwong, Deputy Secretary-General of the ONWR, disclosed the alert today. The advisory, which is the fifth of…

  • Thailand NewsNakhon Ratchasima battles major flooding after day-long downpour

    Nakhon Ratchasima battles major flooding after day-long downpour

    The urban area of Nakhon Ratchasima was hit by a significant downpour that lasted from 2am until late in the evening yesterday. The persistent rain resulted in severe flooding that engulfed the city’s streets, public areas, and residential properties. The deluge posed considerable challenges to local inhabitants, motorists, and pedestrians alike. Inundated roads caused trouble for drivers, many of whom…

  • Thailand NewsAyutthaya flooding worsens due to continuous high water discharge from Chao Phraya Dam

    Ayutthaya flooding worsens due to continuous high water discharge from Chao Phraya Dam

    The ongoing high water discharge from the Chao Phraya Dam has resulted in widespread flooding in Ayutthaya, severely affecting 11,950 households along with various temples, schools, and fruit farms. As of today, the dam continues to release water at a rate of 1,800 cubic metres per second for the third consecutive day. This high-volume water discharge has significantly increased water…

  • Thailand NewsThai flooding: Chao Phraya overflows, floods 200 homes in Ayutthaya

    Thai flooding: Chao Phraya overflows, floods 200 homes in Ayutthaya

    Bang Ban district in Ayutthaya suffered an overflow from the Chao Phraya River, resulting in the Thai flooding of approximately 200 residences, plantations, and rice fields yesterday. The district chief of tambon Bang Luang, Montri Samathi, contradicted previous claims by the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) that the river’s water level would not cause flooding in Bang Ban this year. Montri…

  • Thailand NewsPhichit flooding: Eight districts hit, 885 households submerged

    Phichit flooding: Eight districts hit, 885 households submerged

    The province of Phichit is currently grappling with severe flooding that has affected eight districts, with as many as 885 households submerged and damage to the local infrastructure. The situation has been worsened by the overflowing of the Nan and Yom rivers, leading officials to raise red flags, signalling the start of a flood crisis. The water level in the…

  • Thailand NewsMun River’s unstoppable rise breaches barriers, submerging Thai communities, forcing mass evacuations

    Mun River’s unstoppable rise breaches barriers, submerging Thai communities, forcing mass evacuations

    The Mun River broke through its sandbag barriers, causing a massive flood that submerged several communities up to 2 metres deep. The river’s relentless rise forced the evacuation of 195 families, while over 400 others continue to live in their flooded homes. The Mun River’s powerful flow eroded its sandbag barriers today, previously installed by the army, the Department of…

  • Thailand NewsTorrential rains cause major disruption with flooded roads and railway lines in southern Thailand

    Torrential rains cause major disruption with flooded roads and railway lines in southern Thailand

    The southern region of Mueang district, Nakhon Ratchasima, home to Suranaree University of Technology and the 80th Anniversary Stadium, has been severely affected by the torrential rains over the past two days, causing the accumulated rainwater to total 26 centimetres. The torrential rains led to natural canals overflowing and flooding major roads and railway lines, causing significant inconvenience to the…

  • Thailand NewsDam-burst drama: Rising water levels have northern Thailand residents on the brink

    Dam-burst drama: Rising water levels have northern Thailand residents on the brink

    The residents of Non Sawan, located in the area above the Ubonrat Dam in Khon Kaen Province, are preparing for rising water levels, as a deluge has filled the dam to capacity. The resulting flood is rapidly encroaching upon rice fields and homes, with predictions of imminent submersion. The current state of Non Sawan village, located in Ubonrat district, Khon…

  • Thailand NewsReservoir overflow in Thailand: Alert for potential downstream flooding

    Reservoir overflow in Thailand: Alert for potential downstream flooding

    A recent alert has been issued by the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) on the sudden rise of water levels in nine significant reservoirs. The ONWR revealed that these reservoirs are brimming with excess water that needs to be discharged swiftly. The reservoir overflow could potentially impact downstream areas in the coming days. The ONWR has been vigilantly…

  • Thailand NewsRain reigns havoc: Deluge drenches Chon Buri, Pattaya beach erosion

    Rain reigns havoc: Deluge drenches Chon Buri, Pattaya beach erosion

    Torrential rain wreaked havoc in Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri in the early hours of this morning, causing extensive flooding on roads and in various communities. The deluge, which started approximately at 12.20am and lasted for over an hour, also led to significant erosion of Pattaya beach. The floodwater reached depths of between 50 and 80 centimetres in certain areas,…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya’s watery woes: Torrential rains wreak flooding havoc

    Pattaya’s watery woes: Torrential rains wreak flooding havoc

    Pattaya was reeling from torrential rains that caused widespread flooding, leading to vehicular damages as cars attempted to navigate the waterlogged streets. The situation was swiftly addressed by the authorities who conducted a thorough inspection. Soon after, the water level gradually receded and normalcy was restored around 12.20am today. The deluge was reported in the Bang Lamung district of Chon…

  • Thailand NewsAyutthaya builds dykes to protect homes amid rising Chao Phraya River levels

    Ayutthaya builds dykes to protect homes amid rising Chao Phraya River levels

    The fast-rising waters of the Chao Phraya River have led to the construction of dykes along its banks in the province of Ayutthaya. There is a growing concern that the swelling river may overflow, potentially flooding homes and historical landmarks. The Chao Phraya River’s rising levels are attributed to an increased water volume from upstream provinces. However, on Wednesday, it…

  • Thailand NewsYom River banks breach in northern Thailand, leaves 500+ homes flooded

    Yom River banks breach in northern Thailand, leaves 500+ homes flooded

    The Sukhothai province in Thailand experienced intense flooding when the banks of the Yom River broke on Monday, leading to over 500 households in the commercial district becoming inundated. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin conveyed persistent concerns about the flood situation in Sukhothai following relentless rain. Although the prime minister did not confirm his visit to the flood-stricken Sukhothai, he announced…