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Bangkok, Sept 19 (TNA)– Bangkok authorities have issued a warning to communities living outside the Chao Phraya River dike, urging them to be vigilant against potential flooding from September 19-23. The city is preparing for heavy rainfall and rising water levels, following a weather forecast that predicts significant precipitation and strong winds across several regions […]

NONG KHAI, Sept 18 (TNA) – The innovative “Naga Pipe” water pump, which gained fame during the 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue, has arrived in Nong Khai province to assist with severe flooding that has submerged parts of the city for four days. As the Mekong River overflow enters its sixth day, affecting six riverside […]

BANGKOK, Sept 2 (TNA) – Thai authorities are closely monitoring water levels and preparing for potential flooding as heavy rainfall is expected to continue through September and October, officials said on Monday. The warning comes as the country is experiencing the tail end of the rainy season, typically the wettest period of the year. This […]

SUKHOTHAI, Aug 30 (TNA) – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Friday visited flood-affected areas in Sukhothai province, distributing relief supplies and preparing food for victims. Paetongtarn, who leads the Pheu Thai Party, was accompanied by key cabinet members including Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin and Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit. The Prime […]

BANGKOK, Aug 27 (TNA) – Bangkok authorities say they are prepared to handle northern floodwaters, expecting water from Sukhothai to reach the capital in six days. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt stated that while the city is more concerned about rainfall, the overall situation regarding northern floodwaters appears manageable. He reassured residents that the current circumstances […]

CHIANG RAI, Aug 27 (TNA) – The flood situation in northern Thailand’s Chiang Rai province remains dire, with the district of Khun Tan particularly hard-hit. Overflowing from the Ing River, the floodwaters have submerged homes and agricultural land, affecting over 1,500 households for four days. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is set to visit flood-affected […]

SUKHOTHAI, Aug 26 (TNA) – A massive surge of water from the Yom River, originating from Wang Chin district in Phrae province, has inundated homes in the northern districts of Sukhothai, including Sawankhalok and Sri Samrong, after flood barriers collapsed at multiple points. In some areas, floodwaters have reached nearly the second floor of houses. […]

CHIANG RAI, Aug 22 (TNA) – Chiang Rai province has been hit by heavy rainfall, causing a school bus to become trapped in floodwaters. The incident occurred when the driver attempted to navigate a flooded road, and the bus became stuck with nearly a dozen students on board. Fortunately, no one was injured. A Facebook […]