AMID widespread circulation of rumours on social media that two tropical storms are heading for Thailand bringing torrential rain on election day, Sunday May 14, 2023, Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DES) Chaiwut Thanakmanusorn came out to quash the weather scare but warned voters they still had to prepare for continuous rain in
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Si Racha badly flooded with some cars floating away in floodwaters
THREE HOURS of heavy rain this morning (Apr. 30) led to many areas of Chonburi’s Si Racha district being damaged with cars seen floating away in floodwaters, Thai Rath newspaper said. At around noon reporters in this district said the torrential rain had also toppled trees with some falling heavily on cars damaging them.
Read moreExpert warns 3 storms may worsen flooding next week
A RANGSIT University professor warned that three storms will be bring 130-200 mm more rain from tomorrow Oct. 11 to Oct. 18 and that while the floodwater this year is less than during the massive flooding in 2011 various activities such as raising road level, building barricades and filling land plots will lead to a
Read moreThailand expects more rain as tropical storm Conson moves closer
THE Meteorological Department is closely monitoring the development of tropical storm Conson expected to move into the South China Sea this week, while a monsoonal trough and influence from yet another emerging storm is expected to cause more rain in the upper east regions of Thailand from tomorrow, NNT said today (Sept. 7) The Meteorological
Read moreThailand will likely be hit by 3 storms in a row
THREE tropical depressions are expected to roar into Thailand during October 11-20 as observed by Mr. Chawalit Chantararat, chief executive officer of Team Consulting Engineering and Management Plc, or Team Group, Sanook.com reported today (October 12). He warned the public that these storms could bring week-long rain in parts of the country and to be
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