Tag: Chao Phraya River

Aerial view of the pedestrian bridge over the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok.

Bangkok

January 7, 2026

Bangkok Unveils Design for First Pedestrian-Only Bridge Over Chao Phraya River

BANGKOK – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has unveiled the proposed model for the city’s first dedicated pedestrian bridge spanning the Chao Phraya River. The ambitious project is designed to improve cross-river connectivity and establish a new architectural landmark for residents and tourists. Bangkok Opens New Chao Phraya Bridge to Pedestrians The bridge features a […]

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Explore Bangkok’s Waterways on a Private Longtail Boat Tour Along the Chao Phraya River.

Tourism

December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

Explore Bangkok’s Waterways on a Private Longtail Boat Tour Along the Chao Phraya River

Discover Bangkok on a traditional Thai boat across the Chao Praya River Experience the timeless charm of Bangkok’s riverside communities with a private longtail boat tour along the historic Chao Phraya River. This exclusive excursion offers a glimpse into the city’s traditional way of life, where waterways once served as the primary means of transportation. […]

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Chao Phraya Princess – Luxury Dinner Cruise Along Bangkok’s Iconic River.

Tourism

December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

Chao Phraya Princess – Luxury Dinner Cruise Along Bangkok’s Iconic River

Enjoy an unforgettable dinner along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok Embark on an enchanting evening voyage along the Chao Phraya River aboard the elegant Chao Phraya Princess dinner cruise. This two-hour luxury experience offers a captivating blend of fine dining, live entertainment, and breathtaking views of Bangkok’s illuminated riverside landmarks. Departing nightly from two […]

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Floods on Lat Krabang-On Nut road, Bangkok

Bangkok

November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

Chao Phraya Flood Surge to Impact Bangkok and Neighboring Provinces Through Next Week

BANGKOK – A significant flood surge moving down the Chao Phraya River is expected to affect Bangkok and multiple riverside provinces throughout the coming week, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. The government has initiated efforts to divert water into adjacent farmland in an attempt to mitigate the impact on urban areas. Central Thailand Floods Projected to […]

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News

November 11, 2025

Central Thailand Floods Projected to Recede by Late November, Officials Say

BANGKOK – Water management experts have projected that widespread flooding across Thailand’s central plains will begin to subside by the end of November, once the final major volume of water from Sukhothai passes through the Chao Phraya River basin. According to Mr. Chawalit Chantararat of the Consulting Engineers Association of Thailand, drainage efforts have been […]

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Bangkok

November 9, 2025

Bangkok and Neighboring Provinces on High Flood Alert as Chao Phraya Discharge Rises

BANGKOK – The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) has issued a heightened flood risk alert for Bangkok and its adjacent provinces of Pathum Thani and Nonthaburi. The warning follows an increase in the water discharge rate from the Chao Phraya Barrage in Chai Nat province, which was raised from 2,750 to 2,800 cubic […]

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The Chao Phraya river flooding large area near Bangkok

News

November 9, 2025

Flood Crisis Deepens in Central Thailand as Chao Phraya River Swells

BANGKOK – Relentless flooding continues to worsen across central Thailand, with provinces like Ang Thong and Ayutthaya experiencing severe inundation as water levels in the Chao Phraya River rise steadily. The situation has been exacerbated by the Royal Irrigation Department maintaining a high discharge rate of 2,700 cubic meters per second from the Chao Phraya […]

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North

November 7, 2025

French Tourist and Thai Rider Rescue Transgender Woman from Chao Phraya River

CHAINAT – A spontaneous rescue mission in Chainat province saved a transgender woman from the strong currents of the Chao Phraya River, thanks to the combined efforts of a French tourist and a local Thai delivery rider. The incident, which occurred on November 5th, was captured on security cameras showing the woman climbing a fence […]

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