Heavy Rain in Upper Chao Phraya Raises Water Levels, Low-Lying Areas at Risk
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On October 6th, 2024, the Smart Water Operation Center (SWOC) of the Royal Irrigation Department reported heavy rainfall in the upper Chao Phraya River Basin, particularly in the Yom and Nan River areas....
Thai Authorities Warn of Rising Water Levels in Central Thailand, Flooding Risks in Low-Lying...
National —
On October 5th, 2024, Mr. Chaiwat Junthiraphong, the Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), announced that upper Thailand is facing unstable weather, with thunderstorms, strong winds, and heavy rainfall...
Severe Floods Struck Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai
PRESS RELEASE:
Severe flooding has struck Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai, leaving rescuers and staff struggling to move animals to safety as the site is completely cut off by floodwater and landslides. The park,...
Emergency Teams Mobilized as Heavy Rain and Northern Runoff Worsen in Chiang Mai Flooding
Chiang Mai —
On October 4th, 2024, Thai national media highlighted the ongoing flood crisis in Chiang Mai, as the water levels in the Ping River peaked at 4.81 meters overnight and began rising again...
Ping River Flood Alert in Lamphun: Water Levels Rising Rapidly
National —
On October 3rd, 2024, Lamphun Governor Suntithorn Yimlamai announced a flood warning after the Irrigation Office 1 in Chiang Mai reported the water level of the Ping River at point P1 had exceeded...
Police Hospital Nears ID Completion for Bus Fire Victims in Pathum Thani
PRESS RELEASE:
The Police General Hospital has provided an update on the school bus fire incident on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road yesterday (Oct 1), stating that identity verification for the victims is expected to be completed...
Update: Fatal Thailand Bus Crash Killing 25 People, Mostly Young Students, Under Investigation, Tire...
PRESS RELEASE:
Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Social Development and Human Security Minister Varawut Silpa-archa have addressed the aftermath of a tragic school bus fire involving students from Wat Khao Phraya Sangkharam School from...
At Least 25 People Die, Many Young Students, After School Field Trip Bus Fire...
Pathum Thani –
Pathum Thani –
At least 25 people have died, many young students, after a school field trip bus caught fire in Lumlukka on Tuesday (October 1st).
Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport,...
Thailands Maya Bay to Reopen on October 1st After Two-Month Restoration
Krabi —
Maya Bay in Thailand's southern province of Krabi is set to reopen on October 1st 2024 after a two-month closure, with national park officers racing to install buoys and prepare for an expected...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Domestic Tourism Struggles Amid Flooding, and More
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, September 23rd, to Sunday, September 29th, 2024.
They are not in any particular level...
