Tag: flood

Mae Sai Faces Dual Threat: Floods and Arsenic

01 May 2025 15:39

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CHIANG RAI, May 27 (TNA) – Arsenic contamination has been detected in the Kok and Sai rivers along the Thai-Myanmar border, with levels in some areas reaching 19 times safety standards. Gold and rare earth mining in Myanmar is widely suspected as the likely cause of the pollution. Academics from Mae Fah Luang University reported […]

Flash Floods Submerge Chiang Mai, Waterfalls Closed

01 May 2025 12:27

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CHIANG MAI, May 26 (TNA) – Heavy overnight rainfall has triggered flash floods across Chiang Mai, inundating homes in several communities within the municipal area and forcing the closure of three waterfalls due to dangerous currents. The downpour caused runoff from Doi Suthep to overwhelm drainage systems and the Khlong Khu Wai canal, leading to […]

Thai PM Visits Flood-Hit Southern Province

01 December 2024 11:06

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ฺBANGKOK, Dec 18 (TNA) – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra visited the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat on Tuesday to assess the damage caused by recent floods and oversee relief efforts. The Prime Minister chaired a meeting with local officials and gave instructions for assisting those affected by the disaster. She assured residents that […]

Nakhon Si Thammarat Floods Worsen

01 December 2024 17:04

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NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, Dec 16 (TNA) – Torrential rains have caused widespread flooding in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, with the districts of Thasala and Sichon bearing the brunt of the disaster. The death toll from the floods has risen to four, as a man was reported to have drowned in the city area. In Thasala district, […]

Chumphon Flood Situation Improves Except in Sawi District

01 December 2024 09:36

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BANGKOK, Dec 16 (TNA) – The flood situation in Chumphon Province has improved, with water levels receding in many areas after six districts were inundated on Saturday. However, Sawi District continues to face severe flooding, affecting thousands of residents. In Sawi, several sub-districts, particularly those along the Sawi River, remain submerged. The ancient Phra […]

Yala Floods Start to Recede as Southern Thailand Counts the Cost

01 December 2024 15:51

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YALA, Dec 3 (TNA) – Floodwaters have started to recede in all eight districts of Yala province, southern Thailand, but the aftermath has left a trail of destruction. The floods in Yala, which began on November 26, affected a total of 64,584 households and caused significant damage to infrastructure and property. The disaster has resulted […]

Landslide Damages Cars in Southern Thailand as Floodwaters Recedes

01 December 2024 16:39

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YALA, Dec 2 (TNA) – A landslide has damaged several vehicles parked behind the Betong Municipality building in Yala province, southern Thailand, as authorities continue to assess the damage caused by recent heavy rainfall. Rescue workers have successfully removed five vehicles from the landslide site, but three remain buried under the debris. As a precautionary […]

Severe Flooding Affects Hundreds of Thousands in Southern Thailand

01 November 2024 15:28

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NARATHIWAT, Nov 28 (TNA) – Heavy rainfall has caused widespread flooding in Southern Thailand, affecting over 100,000 people in Narathiwat province alone. Schools have been closed, roads cut off, and residents evacuated as water levels continue to rise. In Narathiwat, three major rivers – Bang Nara, Sai Buri, and Go-Lok – have overflowed their banks, […]

Chiang Mai Faces Severe Flooding

01 October 2024 14:12

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Chiang Mai, Oct 4 (TNA) – Flooding in Chiang Mai has worsened, with water levels rising and spreading across a wider area, despite being slightly lower than the previous flood. The rapid and forceful surge of water has inundated numerous communities and commercial districts, causing significant hardship for residents. This second round of flooding within […]

PM Monitors Preparations for Northern Floodwaters

01 October 2024 14:46

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BANGKOK, Oct 2 (TNA) – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra inspected flood prevention measures for Bangkok and surrounding provinces on Wednesday, as authorities prepare for the arrival of northern floodwaters. The Royal Irrigation Department and Bangkok Governor assured full readiness to manage the situation. Accompanied by Agriculture Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat, the Prime Minister was briefed on […]

Mae Sai Flood Sediment Reveals Rich Mineral Content

01 October 2024 12:02

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Chiang Rai, Oct 1 (TNA) – Recent laboratory tests on sediment from the devastating floods in Mae Sai district, Chiang Rai province, have revealed an unexpected boon: a rich concentration of minerals suitable for agriculture. The floods, which caused widespread damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure, left behind thick layers of sediment. While the aftermath […]

Residents suffer as floodwaters stagnate in Chiang Mai

01 September 2024 15:47

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CHIANG MAI, Sept 30 (TNA) – Residents in flood-affected areas of northern Thailand are facing hardships as floodwaters begin to stagnate, causing health concerns and significant economic damage. In Chiang Mai’s Saraphi district, several villages have been inundated for nearly a week, with residents reporting foul-smelling water and calling for urgent drainage assistance. A factory […]