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Japanese help sought with water management

Thailand has sought Japanese support for four water management projects, with Tokyo showing particular interest in flood prevention initiatives for the Chao Phraya River basin and Hat Yai.

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Barge pontoon capsizes in Samut Prakan, two injured, one missing

A barge pontoon moored to the Chao Phraya River bank capsized in Samut Prakan province on Tuesday, leaving two people injured and another person missing and prompting a large search and rescue operation.

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Flood warning for Greater Bangkok

The Royal Irrigation Department is warning people along waterways in the lower Chao Phraya River basin, including those in Greater Bangkok, of possible flooding due to deluges from the North, heavy rains and high seas later this month.

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Chao Phraya communities warned river is rising

People living near waterways in 11 provinces of the Chao Phraya river basin, including Bangkok, are being warned of rising water levels due to runoff arriving from the North.

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Promenade needs rethink

Earlier this month, the Central Administrative Court gave a ruling that spells the end to the Chao Phraya River Promenade -- a lavishing 14-billion baht riverside landscape brainchild of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

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Where the old meets new

The Chao Phraya River is never short of energy. As businesses in Bangkok are making a grand recovery after Covid, new dining venues have popped up relentlessly along the banks of the river.

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Tanker caught with cargo of smuggled petrol

SAMUT PRAKAN: A tanker ship with a contraband cargo of 710,000 litres of petrol was stopped and seized in the Chao Phraya river estuary by a navy patrol early on Sunday.

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Drowning reminder

This week marks the first anniversary of the most reported drowning accident in Thailand's modern history. A year (and a day) ago on the night of Feb 24, actress Nida "Tangmo" Patcharaveerapong died after falling off a speedboat in the Chao Phraya River.

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Fire damages tour boats at pier

A fire at a pier on the Chao Phraya river damaged three electric tour boats moored there for recharging, in Phra Pradaeng district on Tuesday morning.

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Fire damages tour boats recharging at river pier

SAMUT PRAKAN: A fire at a pier on the Chao Phraya river damaged three electric tour boats moored there for recharging, in Phra Pradaeng district on Tuesday morning.

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Bangkok is still sinking, and fast!

Getting Bangkok ready for the consequences of climate change is crucial for saving this megacity from being submerged under rising sea levels, climate experts say.

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New 'smart' river piers to open this year

Three new "smart" piers on the Chao Phraya River will be opened this year, deputy government spokeswoman Tipanan Sirichana said on Monday.

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Docked dinner cruise that serves a tale in every bite

While many dinner cruises and party boats bring the Chao Phraya River to life in the evenings, at docked dinner cruise ship Sirimahannop, a sophisticated dining experience is the main focus.

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Celebrate the festive season at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers

Christmas and New Year is the time for families, friends and colleagues to gather together and celebrate this season of goodwill, and Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers provides a magnificent setting on the Chao Phraya River for memorable festive events.

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Avani+ Bangkok is all set to welcome the festive season with a bang

Perched high above the Chao Phraya River, Avani+ Bangkok Hotel invites guests to enjoy New Year’s Eve fireworks from one of the best vantage points in town, as well as offering a host of delicious Christmas events and high-octane parties at SEEN Restaurant & Bar.

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TAT taps Iconsiam for New Year's Eve countdown

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has joined hands with the Iconsiam shopping complex and partners to organise a New Year's Eve countdown featuring a display of 30,000 fireworks along the Chao Phraya River.

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Two arrested for theft of poles from historical park

AYUTTHAYA: Police arrested two men on Friday on charges of stealing short stainless steel poles from the embankment of a historical park beside the Chao Phraya River.

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Riverside light show heralds summit start

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has kicked off a "Vijit Chao Phraya" night-time light show at six prominent riverside locations along the Chao Phraya River to welcome the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) 2022 summit.

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See candle-lit krathong capture beauty of Chao Phraya

Tomorrow is the only chance to capture the beauty of the historic Chao Phraya River twinkling with candle-lit krathong baskets with a Full Moon shining in the sky above at River Park in Iconsiam.

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Luxe up Loy Krathong with these celebrations

Loy Krathong is around the corner and if you're looking to make an occasion of it, here's our pick of fine feasts and festivities on the night. Pro Tip: Skip floating krathongs if they aren’t biodegradable or eco-friendly.

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Make merit and float krathong at five historic temples

"Rak Na Sainam" is the theme of "Bangkok River Festival 2022", which will kick off with activities at 10 cultural heritage waterfronts along the curve of the Chao Phraya River from Saturday to Tuesday, from 5-10pm. However, on Loy Krathong Day, the festival will run until midnight.

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More Chao Phraya floods this week

A large volume of water from the North that is making its way down to the Central Plains provinces is set to wreak further havoc on communities living along the Chao Phraya River, including those in Bangkok.

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Chao Phraya flood plan gets all-clear

A national water management meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon on Friday approved a Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plan to improve drainage efficiency on the eastern side of the Chao Phraya River to prevent flooding.

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Upriver provinces face flooding to save Bangkok

The National Water Command Centre has warned flooded provinces along the Chao Phraya River of rising water levels as it slows the downriver surge from the North to protect Bangkok.

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Water retention, diversion to protect Bangkok from flood

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has ordered that the flood surging downriver from the North be retained in upstream provinces, and also be diverted to a canal to the east of Bangkok, to protect the capital from flooding.

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