Tag: drainage system
BMA removes clears litter from drainage system
BANGKOK – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is improving its water drainage system, monitoring the volume of rainwater in the city and calling on...
Four factors blamed for flooding problem in Bangkok
Four factors are blamed for the seemingly insoluble flooding in Bangkok every time the capital city is lashed with widespread torrential rains.
The heavy rains...
City workers busy repairing minor road problems
A rash of complaints has prompted city officials to send out repair crews around the city to fix niggling problems such as broken...
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The future of retiree bank accounts in Thailand
There is currently no official ban on Thai banks opening accounts for foreign tourists. But it’s clear that the government’s latest attempts to reduce...
Dr. Otmar Deter: Dedicated Rotarian, Visionary Engineer and Humanitarian Leader
Dr. Otmar Deter, a distinguished electrical engineer, philanthropist, and dedicated Rotarian, passed away on February 7, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on...
Heavy rain triggers flash flooding in east Pattaya, stranding vehicles
PATTAYA, Thailand – Heavy rainfall in Banglamung district lasted for nearly an hour, leading to widespread flooding at 3:30 PM on February 18. Water...
Heavy rain and slippery roads cause bus to overturn on Pattaya-Rayong Bypass Route
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya Rescue Center received a report of a bus overturning on the Pattaya-Rayong Bypass Road (Highway 36) in Nong Plalai, Banglamung...
Expats in Pattaya rethink stay amid noise, traffic, and harassment concerns
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya, a city known for its vibrant nightlife and bustling tourism scene, is facing a growing challenge among long-term foreign residents....