Mekong overflows in northeast Thailand, floods receding in Chiang Rai

The Mekong River in Nong Khai, Thailand, viewed from Vientiane, Laos
The Mekong River in Nong Khai, Thailand, viewed from Vientiane, Laos. Photo: Magnus Manske.

As flood water steadily recedes in Chiang Rai province and flights by some airlines at the Mae Fah Luang airport have resumed today, people living [Read More…]

Drought Crisis Hits Northeast Thailand

Traffic on Mittraphap Road, also known as Highway 2, through Sikhio district in Korat, Nakhon Ratchasima Province
Traffic on Mittraphap Road, also known as Highway 2, through Sikhio district in Korat, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. Photo มะเดื่อ แสลงหลวง.

NAKHON RATCHASIMA, May 8 (TNA) – Northeastern Thailand is currently facing a drought crisis, with major dams at less than 50% capacity. Reservoirs in Korat [Read More…]