CHIANG RAI – Heavy monsoon rains are currently battering northern Thailand, triggering dangerous flash floods and sudden mountain runoff. Local authorities are scrambling to secure riverbanks and protect communities, as water levels continue to rise at an alarming rate. In Chiang Rai province, continuous downpours have caused massive water runoff from Doi Li Khai mountain. […]

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Disaster Prevention Chief Warns Northern Provinces Brace for Severe August Floods

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Naree Srisuk

CHIANG RAI – On August 2, 2026, Thailand’s disaster management chief ordered 17 northern provinces to prepare for severe floods. Heavy rains are expected throughout August, prompting officials to launch 24-hour monitoring centers. These proactive steps aim to protect local communities and critical economic zones from flash floods. Teerapat Katchamat, the Director-General of the Department […]

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Northern Thailand on High Alert: Flash Floods Hit Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, and Phayao

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Rebecca Kim

CHIANG RAI – Right now, heavy rain is causing major worries across communities in Northern Thailand. The government is keeping a close watch on Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, and Phayao for sudden flash floods. Leaders want to make sure everyone stays safe during this dangerous and unpredictable weather. Deputy Interior Minister Jeset Thai-set recently gave […]

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JUL

Northern Thailand on High Alert: 24-Hour Watch for Heavy Rain and Flash Floods

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CTN News

CHIANG RAI – Heavy seasonal rains are causing sudden flash floods across Northern Thailand early this week. Local officials are currently working closely around the clock to protect vulnerable rural communities. They desperately want to ensure everyone stays completely safe during this ongoing severe weather event. The central government has officially issued an urgent warning […]

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JUL

Thailand DDC Issues Urgent Warning as Rainy Season Bacterial Infections Claim Over 100 Lives

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Salman Ahmad

Thailand is facing a severe public health challenge as heavy monsoon rains bring a sharp surge in dangerous bacterial infections. The Department of Disease Control has confirmed that over 100 lives have already been lost this year. Health officials are urging farmers, outdoor laborers, and elderly residents to take immediate precautions against contaminated floodwaters. The […]

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JUL

Heavy Rain Alert: Flash Flood Warning Issued for Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai

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CTN News

CHIANG RAI – The Thai Meteorological Department recently issued an urgent severe weather warning for the whole of Northern Thailand. Heavy and continuous rainfall is currently battering the popular provinces of Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai. Both residents and international travelers must prepare for rapidly changing weather conditions throughout this entire weekend. Authorities stress that […]

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JUL

Floods in Thailand: Extreme Weather, Economic Fallout, and Future Risks

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Salman Ahmad

Thailand is currently facing an escalating battle against extreme, unpredictable weather. Severe flooding continues to threaten communities, deeply impacting both local lives and the national economy. Over the past year, relentless storms have tested the country’s disaster preparedness like never before. From the devastating late 2025 southern monsoons to fresh mid-2026 heavy rain warnings, the […]

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JUL

Thailand Monsoon Alert: Severe Rain & Flash Flood Warnings Hit North

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Salman Ahmad

A intensifying southwest monsoon is sweeping across Thailand, bringing widespread rainfall and localized flash flood risks to multiple regions. Weather forecasters warn that northern and upper northeastern provinces will experience the heaviest downpours over the coming days. Local authorities are urging residents in vulnerable hilly and low-lying areas to remain cautious as rainfall rapidly accumulates. […]

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JUL

Emergency Alert!! Late-Night Cell Broadcast Warns Chiang Rai Residents of Flash Floods

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CTN News

CHIANG RAI — A sudden emergency alert woke residents in northern Thailand early Monday morning as heavy monsoon rains threatened local communities. At 1:48 a.m. on July 13, 2569 (2026), the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation sent a critical Cell Broadcast warning directly to mobile phones in the Mae Pao Subdistrict of Phaya Mengrai […]

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JUL

Chiang Rai Gears Up for El Niño: Provincial Administration Takes Proactive Steps

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Rebecca Kim

CHIANG RAI – The Chiang Rai Provincial Administration is taking proactive and early action to face the upcoming El Niño weather pattern. Provincial leaders are focusing heavily on sustainable water management to protect both homes and farms. This proactive approach aims to secure enough water for daily living and agriculture this year. On July 9, […]

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