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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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...