Tag: Chatchai Promlert
‘Yingluck’ says coming to Chiang Mai has boosted her morale
CHIANG MAI, 13 December 2013 Prime Minister and Defense Minister Yingluck Shinawatra stated that arriving in Chiang Mai has helped boost her morale. ...
North hit by cold spell as south braces for more rains
BANGKOK, 30 Nov 2013 Several provinces in the North have been hit by cold spell, while provinces in the South have been warned to...
47 provinces in total affected by flood this year
BANGKOK, 25 October 2013 A total of 47 provinces have been affected by flooding during the monsoon season, said the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation...
7 provinces lashed by major floods
BANGKOK, 20 September 2013 The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation is offering speedy assistance to residents in seven provinces in the upper parts...
DDPM: 26 provinces at risk of flooding
BANGKOK, 10 September 2013 The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has warned residents in 26 provinces across Thailand to brace for flash...
Min Niwatthamrong denies rumor on rice with chemical residue
BANGKOK, 11 July 2013 Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Niwatthamrong Bunsongpaisan, has denied rumors on social media regarding toxic chemical residues found...
DDPM urgently providing help for refugees affeced by recent fire
BANGKOK, 28 March 2013 The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) will construct a temporary shelter under a joint effort with the...
DDPM: 38 provinces currently hit by drought crisis
BANGKOK, 20 March 2013 More provinces are being hit by the drought crisis and in need of assistance from related authorities. ...
DDPM to further develop civil defense volunteer center towards international standards
BANGKOK, 19 March 2013 The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) is set to further improve its civil defense volunteer program to...
Southern floods claim one death
BANGKOK, Feb 28 - The renewed round of flooding in Thailand's southern region has claimed one life, but the situation is expected to...
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Everyone passes the buck on paying for emergency medical treatment in Thailand
The unfortunate British tourist Pamela Gatehouse is facing medical and repatriation costs of around 80,000 pounds (3 million baht) and much more if a...
Heavy rainfall hits Pattaya at night, flooding busy residential roads
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya experienced heavy rainfall, leading to localized flooding in several areas at 9 PM on February 22. Residents in Soi Khao...
Theft on Hotel Way Out – Woman arrested for stealing ATM card from British...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police officials arrested 54-year-old Nang Kham Pakham at a restaurant near the entrance of Jomtien Soi 4, who was found to...
Police raid ‘Gang 38’ hideout in Pattaya, seize weapons after brawl and explosion incident
PATTAYA, Thailand – A police operation has led to the arrest of a 16-year-old boy and five other youths, following a violent clash between...
Shocking video captures Thai man chasing foreign tourist with knife in Jomtien, Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A disturbing video has gone viral on social media showing a terrifying encounter in Jomtien, Pattaya, where a Thai man, armed...