Tag: Phayao
DDPM steps up measures to prevent heavy rain-induced disaster
BANGKOK, 27 May 2012 – The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) is stepping up its games to prevent possible disasters, induced...
Srinagarind Dam unaffected by quake
KANCHANABURI, May 21- The Srinagarind Dam was not harmed by a mild quake measuring 2.3 on the Richter scale today in Kanchanaburi province,...
Officials step up measures to tackle wildfire crisis in the North
BANGKOK, 25 February 2012 - The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry has stepped up measures to put an end to the wildfire crisis...
DDPM warns 21 provinces of flash floods
BANGKOK, 9 August 2011 – The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has warned residents in 21 provinces to be prepared for...
Landslides, floods kill 9, 6 others missing
BANGKOK, Aug 4 - Nine people died and six are missing in landslides, drowning and other storm- and flood-related incidents in Thailand's North...
22 provinces warned of flash floods, mudslides
BANGKOK, 13 July 2011 – The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has issued a warning for possible flash floods and mudslides...
DDPM: 5 provinces inundated
BANGKOK, 30 June 2011 – A total of five provinces have been experiencing flooding due to heavy rainfall during 25-28 June 2011, according...
Tropical Storm Haima to affect North, Northeast during 24-26 Jun
BANGKOK, 24 June 2011 – The Thai Meteorological Department has warned people in the North and the Northeast of torrential rains during 24-26...
One million methamphetamine pills worth Bt300 million seized in Sukhothai
SUKHOTHAI, June 9 -- Police in Thailand's northern province of Sukhothai, in a jointly operation with highway police, arrested two suspected members of a...
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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...