Stop playing political games and targeting Bangkok Governor amidst flood crisis: MP
By Thai Newsroom
A People’s MP urged the government to stop playing political games and using the floods crisis to dismiss Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt.
Thai research breakthrough: 18-month shelf-life meals without refrigeration for flood victims
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation together with Prince of Songkla University introduced meal boxes that are shelf-stable for 18 months without refrigeration for flood victims.
Big lot of smuggled cosmetics seized in Chanthaburi
Seized in Chanthaburi today (Oct. 3) were 57 sacks of contraband cosmetics with investigators now tracing the smuggling route.
Bhumjaithai MP, spouse summoned for House testimony over suspected transnational scam
By Thai Newsroom Reporters
A Bhumjaithai MP and her husband are being summoned to testify before a House committee on suspicion that the latter could have been involved in transnational scam.
Thammanat might replace Suriya when it comes to agriculture, flooding management
By Thai Newsroom Reporters
De facto Klatham boss/leader Thammanat Prompao is angling to get the agriculture & cooperatives portfolio in a possible cabinet shakeup.
1.64 million SMEs at risk from floods as liquidity concerns mount
The flooding of 29 provinces and Bangkok has hit around 1.64 million SMEs hard as they face liquidity crunches or even business closures.
Netanyahu, Trump speeches at UN flag Israel, US as biggest threats to Travel & Tourism
Speeches given US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the UN General Assembly alarmingly underscore threats to Travel & Tourism.
People’s MP ordered to leave House chamber over Bhumjaithai MP’s scam-suspected spouse
By Thai Newsroom Reporters
People’s MP Rangsiman Rome was ordered to leave the House chamber after accusing a Bhumjaithai MP’s spouse of being involved in scams.
Urgent! Heavy storm batters Bangkok – hailing in some areas
Bangkokians are urged to be careful as heavy rain lashed the metropolis this afternoon (Oct. 1) with significant amounts of hail too falling.
Homeowner blasted for pointing out PM’s house did not get flooded
A homeowner in the same estate where Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ‘s residence is located complained that while his house got flooded, the Thai leader’s did not but a netizen later slammed him for not telling the truth.
Anutin defends self over 1,000-baht cash handout to flood victims
By Thai Newsroom Reporters
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul defended himself for having given several flood victims 1,000 baht each after being criticised for doing so.
Outbound Phaholyothin road badly flooded while dam discharge rate cut
Motorists are warned to avoid outbound Phaholyothin road near the memorial due to heavy floods with the authorities doing a U-turn and reduced Chao Phraya dam’s water discharge rate from 2,500 m3/s to 2,200 m3/s.
Bangkok and 10 provinces told to brace for increased water discharge from Chao Phraya dam
With Chao Phraya dam increasing water discharge to 2,500 cubic metres per second from noon today (Sep. 30) low-lying areas of Bangkok and 10 provinces could face a new round of floods.
Anutin’s popularity plummets, Yodchanan’s rises: NIDA poll
By Thai Newsroom Reporters
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s popularity has plunged while that of Deputy Prime Minister Yodchanan Wongsawat from Pheu Thai Party has edged up, NIDA poll shows.
Huge spillway project proposed to fight critical floodings in the long run
By Thai Newsroom Reporters
Being tabled for consideration is a proposal to build a huge spillway costing 165 billion baht to convey excess water from dams and reservoirs in the central region to the Gulf shore.
Sai Mai residents worried northern runoff will worsen their plight
With BMA warning of possible new round of floods brought on by northern runoff coinciding with high tides, residents at Sai Mai flats are very worried as access roads are still flooded.
Thai Airways cuts flights, battles baggage chaos as Bangkok floods ease
By Reuters and published by CNA
Several Thai Airways flights to and from Bangkok today and tomorrow (Sep. 29-30) have been cancelled after heavy rain and floods while thousands of bags remain stranded at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
MPs election declared not null and void by Constitutional Court
By Thai Newsroom Reporters
The Constitutional Court ruled that general election earlier this year was legitimate and refused to declare it null and void as had been petitioned.
Kasikorn Research Centre sets flood-induced economic damage at 7–17 billion baht
Kasikorn Research Centre put the economic cost of heavy flooding from days of non-stop rain at 7-17 billion baht while warning that the economy would be badly shaken by extreme weather events.
Flooding in New Petchaburi road-Ekamai area may persist for weeks while PM jeered at Klong Chan flats
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said it may take weeks to drain out floodwaters from New Petchaburi-Ekamai area while a resident at heavily flooded Klong Chan flats in Bangkapi jeered Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Floodwaters jet-skier gets suspended jail term
A Thai man who jet-skied at badly flooded New Petchaburi road was sentenced to 15 days in jail with this suspended for one year and his watercraft confiscated.
Cabinet declares tomorrow and day after special holidays for Bangkok, 3 provinces
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said tomorrow and the day after are now special government holidays in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani and Samut Prakan so as to tackle the flood crisis but banks will remain open.
Bangkok flooding ‘has stabilised’, improvement likely this evening: Chadchart
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said flooding in the metropolis has stabilised and could improve this evening if the rain eases while Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is flying back from London.
Bangkok in critical situation amid non-stop rain with many areas flooded
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said the capital is in a critical situation with incessant rain having reached 300mm and many areas flooded.
Tour boat runs aground off Jomtien beach amid strong winds and waves
A tour boat ran aground at Pattaya’s Jomtien beach as high winds and powerful waves rocked the seaside tourist city.
People urged to keep an eye on Constitutional Court ruling over election’s validity
By Thai Newsroom Reporters
The public was urged to watch whether the Constitutional Court will declare this year’s general election null and void on Monday (Sep. 28).
Sondhi pledges life-long battle to throw 5 election commissioners in jail
Former “Yellow Shirts” leader Sondhi Limthongkul vowed to fight all his life to get five election commissioners jailed for allegedly colluding in 2024’s senatorial election irregularities.
Govt launches 24-hour war room to monitor rainfall, water levels in Central region
The government has set up a war room to monitor continuous rainfall in the Central region, including Bangkok and its vicinity, and handle floods.
Saen Saep canal boat service suspended amid persistant rain
Continuous rain that drenched the capital led to suspension of Saen Saep canal passenger boat service as water levels have risen sharply.
Polling agency braces for Sondhi’s arrival tomorrow
The Election Commission stepped up security as “Yellow Shirts” leader Sondhi Limthongkul and his supporters are flocking there to submit a formal complaint tomorrow (Sep. 25).
Chaos at Asoke as knife-wielding man stabs four people
A berserk man armed with a knife ran amok in Sukhumvit 21 Soi 3 and stabbed four passersby with one in serious condition.
People’s seeks tip-offs for use in censure debate against ‘Blue Regime’
By Thai Newsroom Reporters
People’s Party has opened a new email address to get tip-offs against the “Blue Regime”, as Bhumjaithai-led government is informally called, in preparing for a censure debate.
Nene Royal, America’s Got Talent champion, set to join major merit-making event
After her sensational victory at America’s Got Talent Thai teenager Nene Royal is returning home to join a major Buddhist merit-making event.
Myanmar Ambassador to Thailand recalled over serious charges
Myanmar Ambassador to Thailand Zaw Zaw Soe has been recalled over charges of facilitating illegal entry of migrant workers and issuing passports to anti-regime figures.