Chadchart bracing for big mass of water gushing down from North
BANGKOK GOVERNOR Chadchart Sittipunt warned that a big mass of water coming down from the North compounded with discharges by Bhumipol and Sirikit dams has increased water levels in the capital to almost equivalent to the huge surges during the big floods in 2011 but better coordination will ensure the inundation will be less […]
Read MoreFreshwater crisis in Krabi with no tap water at Phi Phi islands
AMIDST high summer temperatures Krabi is struggling with a freshwater crisis as there is now no tap water available on Phi Phi islands while this only flows on alternate days in some other areas of this southern province, Thai Rath newspaper said this afternoon (Mar. 25). The Royal Rainmaking Unit at Krabi Airport started […]
Read MoreThieves go on a rampage stealing water meters in Hat Yai
WATER meter thieves struck again in southern Hat Yai city stealing the devices from 13 houses with local police admitting that they have been receiving reports of such thefts occurring in many areas, TV Channel 7 and MNG Online said today (Dec. 2). Residents of 13 houses in Soi 3 and 5 off Rat […]
Read MoreKalasin villagers forced to buy fresh water for sparing use
By Thai Newsroom Reporters HUNDREDS OF VILLAGERS in a parched district of Kalasin are literally buying fresh water to sparingly drink and use in everyday life. An estimated 350 villagers including the elderly and children in Samran subdistrict of Sam Chai district of the northeastern province are literally buying fresh water from passing vendors […]
Read MoreMajor dams in Isaan provinces to release more water daily
By Thai Newsroom Reporters MAJOR DAMS IN NORTHEASTERN provinces are releasing an increased volume of water daily to receive more excessive waters from above the dams and contain imminent flash floods in low-lying terrains of the entire Isaan region throughout this month, officials said today (Oct.6). Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin was briefed on the […]
Read MoreEl Niño has arrived and is expected to last 3-5 years
THAI RESEARCHERS and water management agencies said today (June 15) that a moderate strength El Niño, which is a natural climate phenomenon, has arrived and is expected to last three to five years with a possible prolonged drought leading to water scarcity, Thai Rath newspaper said. Mrs. Pattamawadi Phochanukul, director of Thailand Science Research […]
Read MoreWaterworks aiming to hike rate after cost jumps 15-20%
THE METROPOLITAN Waterworks Authority (MWA) is considering increasing the water rate as it has been carrying 15-20% in additional cost with the higher electricity price being a heavy burden, TV Channel 7 said today (Apr. 24). Mr. Manit Panem, MEA’s governor, admitted that he was studying a new water tariff structure as the rate […]
Read MorePattaya, navy helping Koh Larn cope with water shortage
WITH KOH Larn off Pattaya too being among the islands facing water shortage, this seaside city’s authorities together with the navy are now helping to partly alleviate the crisis by transporting badly-needed fresh water, Naewna newspaper said today (Apr. 6). Pattaya City Deputy Mayor Mr. Manoch Nongyai said this popular tourist destination has two […]
Read MoreKoh Samui residents hit by water shortage for months
RESIDENTS of Koh Samui’s Bophut subdistrict turned to the media for help after suffering water shortage for four months now with tap water either not flowing at all or flowing weakly and it is also salty, Naewna newspaper said this afternoon (Apr. 5). They added that they had complained to the Provincial Waterworks Authority […]
Read MoreScientists find water inside glass beads on the moon
By AFP and published by CNA Paris – Scientists said Monday (Mar. 27) they have discovered water inside tiny beads of glass scattered across the moon, suggesting that one day it could be extracted and used by the “explorers of tomorrow”. The moon was long believed to be dry, but over the last few […]
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