Tag: Disaster
Thailand’s Lampang province declared disaster zone
LAMPANG, Aug 6 – All 13 districts of the northern province of Lampang were declared disaster zones, according to its deputy governor, while the governor [Read More…]
Happiness index for Thais drops
The so-called Gross Domestic Happiness Index among Thais is dropping due to worries over a sluggish economy, political turmoil and natural disaster, according to an [Read More…]
Bangkok Is Sinking: Thai Capital Risks Washing Into The Sea
According to many experts, the capital of Thailand is in danger of being submerged by waters. The Thai government does not seem to realize the [Read More…]
Thailand’s Nan residents fear another ‘Great Flood’
THAILAND – Six districts in the northern province of Nan, including the town of the same name, were declared flood disaster zones yesterday, while 50 [Read More…]
Thailand ill prepared for natural disasters, experts warn
Thailand is not ready to cope with severe damage from extreme natural disasters, a seminar was told yesterday. Earthquake resistant construction and a preparedness plan [Read More…]
Massive flooding in China: over 550 thousand evacuated
Heavy June rainfall has forced China to evacuate more than 550,000 people from their homes. Massive floods have devastated the central and southern parts of [Read More…]
Two districts in Ayutthaya declared disaster area
Two districts of Ayutthaya have been declared a disaster area after a barge carrying 1,800 tons of sugar crashed into the bank in Phranakorn Si [Read More…]
27 provinces in Thailand severely hit by thunderstorms
BANGKOK, 7 May 2011 (NNT) – A total of 27 provinces have been devastated by thunderstorms since 1 April 2011, according to the Department of [Read More…]
