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Heavy Rains Trigger Flooding in Northern Thailand

11 September 2024 16:50

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CHIANG RAI, Sept 11 (TNA) – Torrential rains have caused widespread flooding in the northern province of Chiang Rai, damaging infrastructure and forcing evacuations. In Mae Fah Luang district, a bridge over the Kam River has collapsed, cutting off transportation in the area. Local authorities have warned residents living near the riverbanks to move their […]

Thailand braces for heavy rain, authorities monitor water levels

2 September 2024 15:02

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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 […]

PM Visits Flood-Affected Areas in Sukhothai Province

30 August 2024 14:34

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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 Braces for Northern Floodwaters

27 August 2024 12:20

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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 […]

Thailand’s North Struggles with Devastating Floods

27 August 2024 10:23

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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 […]

Yom River floods Sukhothai, homes submerged

26 August 2024 16:02

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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. […]

Phuket Floods Claim Five Lives as Landslide Hits Rental Rooms

23 August 2024 11:48

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PHUKET, Aug 23 (TNA) – Heavy rainfall that lashed Phuket overnight triggered flash floods and landslides, killing at least five people and leaving three others missing, officials said on Friday. The heavy downpour caused rivers to overflow, inundating homes and roads and leaving residents scrambling to safety. A landslide swept through a rental house complex […]

Govt Convenes Emergency Meeting Amid Severe Flooding

22 August 2024 15:32

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BANGKOK, Aug 22 (TNA) – Thailand is grappling with widespread flooding in its northern provinces, prompting acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai to convene an urgent meeting to coordinate relief efforts on Thursday. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Anutin Charnvirakul, along with key officials from the National Water Resources Office and the […]

School Bus Stuck in Chiang Rai Floods, Students Safe

22 August 2024 13:04

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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 […]

PM reviews Bangkok flood prevention measures

1 August 2024 16:00

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Photo Cr. Thai Koo Fah BANGKOK, Aug 1 (TNA) – Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Thursday chaired a meeting to review Bangkok’s flood prevention and response plans, urging vigilance in flood-prone areas as heavy rainfall is expected this year. Srettha visited the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s (BMA) Flood Control Center, where he was briefed on the […]

Eastern Thailand Battles Severe Flooding

31 July 2024 10:27

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BANGKOK, July 31 (TNA) – Eastern Thailand is grappling with severe flooding after heavy rainfall, prompting Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to call an emergency meeting for August 5 to discuss flood management strategies. The provinces of Trat and Chanthaburi have been particularly hard hit. In Chanthaburi, water levels in the main river have begun to […]

Khao Yai Flash Flood Inundates Villages in Prachinburi

30 July 2024 15:49

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Prachinburi, July 30 (TNA) – A flash flood triggered by heavy rainfall in Khao Yai National Park has inundated villages in the Nadi district of Prachinburi province, submerging numerous resorts and cutting them off from the outside world. Footage captured a massive surge of floodwater cascading down a canal from Khao Yai National Park before […]