Tag: Uttaradit
Dusit Zoo hosing down wildlife to cool animals in heat
BANGKOK, April 27-- Amid the the Thai capital’s current extreme hot weather, the country’s oldest zoo, the Dusit Zoo, also known as Khao...
Two northern provinces declared disaster zones from drought
CHIANG RAI, Feb 23 – Two northern provinces of Chiang Rai and Uttaradit have been declared disaster zones affected by drought, as locals...
PM starts upcountry tour of flood-affected provinces
BANGKOK, Feb 13 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and a number of cabinet ministers begin a five-day trip to observe rehabilitation and flood...
Government’s water discharges cause Ayutthaya flood: Agriculture Ministry
BANGKOK, Feb 8 – Thailand’s Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry on Wednesday admitted that the current flood in Sena district of Ayutthaya resulted from...
Sirikit Dam discharges more water ahead of rainy season
UTTARADIT, Jan 29 – Sirikit Dam in Uttaradit province has released more water, aiming to cut retention capacity to less than 50 percent in...
Sirikit Dam lower amount of water released by 10 million cubic...
UTTARADIT, 20 October 2011 -The Public Department in Uttaradit province has been informed that the water being released from the Sirikit dam has been...
Three major dams discharging less water; lower volume relieves flood
UTTARADIT, Oct 17 - The country’s three major dams on Sunday reduced the amount of water being released from their reservoirs to help relieve...
Sirikit Dam confirmed strong, no cracking as rumored
UTTARADIT, 5 October 2011 – The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has confirmed the strength of Sirikit Dam in Uttaradit province and its...
Ayutthaya braces for flooding in business area; Nakhon Sawan under water
PHRA NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA, Sept 13 – Thailand’s central province of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya on Tuesday was preparing for flooding likely to hit...
Government urges people to make donations for flood victims
BANGKOK, 12 September 2011 -The Thai government is urging people in the country to make donations to help people affected by floods on Wednesday...
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Thailand to retain death penalty for gross crimes
The Thai Cabinet has voted to retain the death penalty after consulting with the courts of justice. The decision comes after the National Human...
Street vendor-official corruption plaguing beneath the surface of lively Pattaya City
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya, a bustling tourist hub in Thailand, is well known for its vibrant street market scene, where vendors offer a variety...
Mayor urges public to report corruptions by city officials after seafood vendor exposes extortion...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Mayor Poramet Ngampichet has taken swift action following allegations of extortion and corruption by an official working for the city December...
Tourist Police raid Chinese real estate office without work permits in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – Tourist Police in Pattaya executed a raid on an unregistered real estate office operating without proper work permits on December 16....
Is Pattaya Walking Street really safe? – A look at growing concerns over tourist...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya's Walking Street has long been a magnet for international tourists, renowned for its vibrant nightlife, bustling entertainment, and dynamic atmosphere....