CHIANG RAI – In its fifth official announcement, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a nationwide weather alert for the upcoming week. From October 4 to 7, upper Thailand will face unstable weather, including thunderstorms and strong winds. The severe conditions are expected to begin in the northern and northeastern provinces. Residents should prepare […]

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BANGKOK – Thailand is facing a critical turning point as extreme weather events continually test the limits of its urban infrastructure. Relentless floods, blistering heatwaves, and vanishing coastlines have leading environmental experts sounding the alarm. Without urgent and comprehensive intervention, the nation’s economic hubs could face disastrous consequences in the coming years. Cities across the […]

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CHIANG RAI – Seven major provinces in Northern Thailand are currently bracing for heavy rain and severe weather conditions this week. The Thai Meteorological Department has officially issued a vital warning for incoming seasonal storms today. Residents across the entire northern region must adequately prepare for significant rainfall starting later today. These rapidly shifting weather […]

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BANGKOK – Thailand’s Royal Irrigation Department has issued an urgent warning to eleven provinces across the Chao Phraya River basin. Officials are currently preparing to increase water discharges from the critical Chao Phraya Dam. These massive water releases are steadily climbing toward a dangerous 1,300 cubic meters per second. This emergency action comes right after […]

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BANGKOK – Thailand’s central region is bracing for rising water levels as heavy rain and northern runoff combine. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has issued widespread flood warnings. Authorities are closely monitoring the steady flow of water traveling down from the country’s northern provinces. This massive volume of water is slowly filling […]

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