Seven provinces threatened by flooding
The Yom River causes a lot of flooding in Sukothai province. The floodwaters are now also threatening seven counties in the Central Plains. The Chao Phraya River is also a source of concern.
News from Thailand – September 5, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Stricter student loan requirements; repayments stagnate
• Prime Minister Prayuth is besieged by black magic
• Soldiers fight flooding in Sukothai
Flooding in 17 provinces claims six lives
Six people have died in floods in 17 provinces and one person is still missing. The situation has now improved in 14 provinces except Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai and Phichit.
News from Thailand – August 21, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Eight Australian couples cannot leave the country with a baby
• Bangkok street vendors throw their butts against the groyne
• Since 5 May: 3.637 villages affected by flooding
News from Thailand – August 19, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Most experienced anti-drug fighter caught with drugs
• 2.000 cars across the country (wheel) jammed
• 18 beach restaurants in Phuket bulldozed
News from Thailand – March 11, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Thaksin complains: Party members leave Yingluck out in the cold
• 350 billion baht no guarantee for dry feet
• Still no trace of Malaysian Airlines aircraft
News from Thailand – November 29, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Skirmishes between red shirts and demonstrators
• MPC lowers interest rates by 0,25 percentage point
• Thailand talks to the 'wrong' insurgents
News from Thailand – November 25, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Thai Oxford students boycott lunch with Deputy Prime Minister
• Floods and storms lash southern Thailand
• Somkid: Thailand threatens to become a 'failed nation'
News from Thailand – November 24, 2013
Today in news from Thailand:
• South is severely affected by flooding
• Farmers get paid for their paddy again
• Bangkok purchases six aquatic weed harvesters
News from Thailand – November 12, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Senate rejects amnesty proposal, but protests continue
• Mother-in-law Jakkrit ordered him killed
• Happy faces in Thailand and Cambodia after Court ruling
News from Thailand – November 10, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Red shirts counterattack with 100.000 today
• Jakkrit murder suspect arrested
• Three anti-government groups want to overthrow government
New water flow threatens Phimai Historical Park
Once again, the Phimai Historical Park and the museum are in danger of being flooded. A large amount of water from some overflowing reservoirs will flow into Phimai district tomorrow and Wednesday. Along the Chakkarat canal, a 1,2 meter high embankment with sandbags will be constructed to prevent the Historical Park in particular from flooding.
Nakhon Ratchasima: River Moon overflows its banks
The Moon overflowed its banks in Nakhon Ratchasima yesterday. Twenty families from the residential community of Ban Nong Bua had to flee because the water reached a height of 1,5 meters.
Eighteen villages in Lampang flooded
Several parts of Thailand are still experiencing flooding. But it is difficult to get an overall picture based on the reporting. Today the newspaper reports flooding from Lampang, Nakhon Ratchasima, Chachoengsao and Chon Buri.
Residential areas in Korat under water; severe weather in South
Some residential areas in Muang (Korat/Nakhon Ratchasima) were flooded yesterday after heavy rain showers. Numerous homes and vehicles were damaged. The overnight rain caused by tropical storm Narin caused a sharp rise in water levels in waterways and reservoirs.
Riverside residents Chao Phraya in the danger zone
Residents living along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Pathum Thani and Nonthaburi should expect flooding between tomorrow and Thursday. The water level of the river then rises due to high tide. The situation elsewhere in the country is stabilizing or improving slightly.
Bangkok: Ferry service Saen Saeb channel discontinued
The Min Buri-Phan Fa ferry service on the Saen Saeb Canal in Bangkok has been suspended due to high water levels. A ferry has sunk after hitting a jetty. All passengers were able to get to safety.