Tag: Plodprasop Suraswadi
Cabinet approves Mae Wong dam construction
BANGKOK, 11 April 2012 – The Cabinet has approved a budget of THB 13 bil for the long-suspended Mae Wong dam project in...
Flood agency to request THB50 bil to carry out flood solution...
BANGKOK, 9 April 2012 – The National Water and Flood Committee is set to request an advance budget of 50 billion baht to carry...
Science Minister: 27 typhoons and 3-4 tropical storms expected this year
BANGKOK, 14 February 2012 - Science and Technology Minister Plodprasop Suraswadi has announced that 27 typhoons and 3-4 tropical storms are expected to...
Gov’t makes agreements with City Hall on flood prevention
BANGKOK, Jan 26 – Thailand’s central government on Thursday concluded agreements with the capital’s authorities, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), on future flood...
Cabinet approves Bt350 billion fund for long-term water management
BANGKOK, Dec 27 - The cabinet on Tuesday approved a Bt350 billion fund to invest in integrated infrastructure projects for long-term water management to...
Main highway linking Thailand’s North to capital submerged
BANGKOK, Oct 7 – The government has set up an integrated operations centre at Don Mueang Airport as flooding in Ayutthaya closed a section...
Government to set up special committee to manage water resources nationwide
BANGKOK, 15 September 2011 - The government will set up a national-level committee comprising top officials from five ministries to administer water management in...
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A proposed tunnel near Pattaya will delay highspeed rail network to Bangkok
The plans to build a highspeed rail link from Bangkok airports to U-tapao airport near Rayong has hit yet another snag. The international consortium...
Don’t bet on Pattaya getting a casino
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The government has at last confirmed that it will have the last word on which locations will be chosen to host casino-entertainment complexes....
A thrilling New Year’s Celebration at Pattaya Beach and Koh Larn draws much interest...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The "Pattaya Countdown 2025" is taking place from December 29-31, at Pattaya Beach and Koh Larn. The event has drawn much...
Cambodian family turns begging into a ‘Franchise’ operation in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A group of Cambodian nationals, including women and young children, were spotted begging on the sidewalks in popular tourist areas of...
Safety of Condo Residents in Pattaya – A growing concern amid rapid development
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya, known for its vibrant tourism industry and bustling nightlife, is also home to a significant number of condo residents. As...