Tag: Thai Flood
Transport Min: Restoration of damaged roads might cost 25 bn THB
BANGKOK, 24 October 2011 – The Ministry of Transport has indicated that a budget of up to 25 billion THB might be needed for...
Ongoing flood has caused economic losses of over Bt400bln so far:...
BANGKOK, Oct 23 – Initial damages from the flood crisis on the Thai economy are likely to exceed 400 billion baht, excluding successive impacts...
Chi River floods Kalasin-Roi Et main road
KALASIN, 24 October 2011 - Chi River flushed into the main Kalasin-Roi Et road, making it impassable for small vehicles. Overflow...
PM: No information concealment on flood situation
BANGKOK, Oct 24 - Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Monday dismissed allegations that her government has tried to conceal information on the country's...
Six Bangkok districts at risk of flooding: Governor Sukhumbhand
The governor made an urgent announcement just before midnight Sunday, advising residents of Don Mueang, Laksi, Bang Khen, Chatujak, Bang Sue and Sai Mai...
U.S. marines join thousands of Thais packing flood relief bags
CHON BURI, 24 October 2011 – U.S. marines join hands with thousands of Thai volunteers to pack flood relief bags to help Thai flood...
Thai Industrial Confidence Index hits 26-month low in September
BANGKOK, Oct 21 -- Thailand's Industrial Confidence Index in September fell to 90.7 from 102.5 in August, marking its lowest showing in 26 months,...
Thai exports rise 19% in September
BANGKOK, Oct 21 - Thai exports in September were valued at US$21.5 billion, a 19 per cent increase, compared to the same period last...
Science and Technology Minister proposes CCTVs as water situation inspecting tools...
BANGKOK, 23 October 2011 – Minister of Science and Technology proposed the plan to use closed circuit televisions (CCTVs) set up around Bangkok as...
Suan Dusit Poll: Political conflict makes flood operation difficult
BANGKOK, 23 October 2011 – The majority of Bangkok-dwellers believe that a political conflict has made the ongoing flood crisis more difficult to handle,...
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Rescue effort saves dog stuck in high-voltage power pole in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - The Sawang Boriboon Rescue Center received an urgent call from local residents reporting that a dog was trapped in the crevice...
A one-day tour at Khao Chi Chan, world’s largest carved Buddha image, a 30-minute...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Khao Chi Chan, home to the world’s largest carved Buddha image, is a must-visit destination for travelers with just one day...
Pattaya faces traffic chaos during world-class hip hop concert at Legend Siam
PATTAYA, Thailand - The bustling streets of Pattaya were overwhelmed on the night of November 23, due to a massive influx of vehicles related...
Pattaya bar raided for operating after hours
PATTAYA, Thailand - A joint operation by local authorities and the Pattaya police targeted an entertainment venue, "Thonglor" located in South Pattaya at 03:16...
Progress of the Bali Hai Pier roof project nears completion, enhancing Pattaya’s image
PATTAYA, Thailand - The roof installation project for the Bali Hai Pier, a key gateway to Koh Larn, is nearing completion and has already...