Tag: FROC
Floodwater spreading into inner Bangkok
BANGKOK, Nov 7 -- Floodwater is spreading into inner Bangkok as water surged into the Suthisarn Tunnel on Ratchadapisek Road, closing traffic, while car...
Bangkok governor issues evacuation advisory for Bangchan
BANGKOK, Nov 7 - Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra on Monday issued an evacuation advisory notice for Bangchan sub-district of Khlong Sam Wa, bringing the...
PM asks western Bangkok residents for patience as flood will last...
BANGKOK, Nov 4 -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Friday told residents living in western Bangkok to come to terms with the severe flood...
No radiation contamination, chemical leak from flooded installations
BANGKOK, Nov 2 - The Thai government confirmed on Wednesday that there was neither radiation contamination nor chemical leaks at flood-ravaged premises and industrial...
City Hall declares evacuation in Bang Khae district
BANGKOK, Nov 3 - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) on Thursday advised the evacuation of an additional district of Bang Khae in western Bangkok...
PM approves raising Klong Sam Wa sluice gate to one metre...
BANGKOK, Oct 31 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra gave her approval to raise the Klong Sam Wa sluice gate to one metre as requested...
Bangkok governor warns residents in Taling Chan district to be prepared...
BANGKOK, Oct 30 – Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra on Sunday warned residents of Taling Chan district to be prepared for evacuation after the water...
Flood Relief Operation Center Spokesperson updated the general public on the...
Prof. Tongthong Chantarangsu, FROC Spokesperson, updated the general public on the current flood situation. Today, the FROC issued announcement No.11/2554, advising residents near Klong...
PM: situation will improve once the sea level return to normal...
BANGKOK, 29 October 2011 -Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra expressed her belief that the flood levels in Bangkok will decrease after the sea tide, which...
Channel to be dug across eastbound roads to hasten floodwater release
BANGKOK, 28 October 2011 – The Flood Relief Operations Center (FROC) and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) have agreed to dig a water passage...
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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...