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Twenty provinces warned of flash floods

The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) has warned 20 provinces to prepare for possible flash floods, forest runoff, landslides and river overflows from Aug 2-4 as heavy rain is forecast in several regions.

Bangkok Post · Aug 2

More heavy rain expected across North

The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) has warned that heavy to very heavy rain will continue across parts of upper Thailand through July 8, raising risks of flash floods, forest runoff and landslides as a monsoon trough and a relatively strong southwest monsoon affect the country.

Bangkok Post · Jul 6

Heavy rains on way but less than 2023

The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) has warned of heavy rainfall from August to September, but the total amount of rainfall this year is expected to be 26% below average.

Bangkok Post · May 30, 2024

PM quick to take credit for water management success

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday laid claim to water resources management, saying although Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has been given a remit, he has the final say on all major decisions.

Bangkok Post · Jan 30, 2023

Ubon floods 'worst in history'

Ubon Ratchathani is facing the worst flooding in its history, which has affected the lives of thousands of people as well as the economy of the province.

Bangkok Post · Oct 25, 2022

Floods to recede by late Nov

The floods which have submerged parts of the kingdom are expected to subside by the end of next month, according to the Office of National Water Resources (ONWR).

Bangkok Post · Oct 24, 2022

Flood warning downstream from Chao Phraya dam

The Office of National Water Resources (ONWR) on Monday warned of possible flooding downstream from the Chao Phraya dam later this week, with the river level expected to rise by 40-60 centimetres on Sept 16-17.

Bangkok Post · Sep 12, 2022

Heavy rain spurs flood warnings

Tropical depression Mulan has dumped a significant amount of rainwater into 35 dams triggering warnings of a potential spillover from some, says the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR).

Bangkok Post · Aug 14, 2022

New ministry risks sinking

The brainchild of Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon to create a ministry of water has been well received, and if he had his way, it would be launched this year and touted as a highly desirable destination for ambitious politicians. The big question is whether the new ministry can live…

Bangkok Post · Jun 27, 2022

Biodiversity 'under threat'

Over recent years, the government has been massively investing in large-scale water resource development projects across the country to tackle flooding and drought. However, experts warned Thailand will lose many of its unique freshwater species during the government's crusade against water issues.

Bangkok Post · Jun 26, 2022