Tag: River

North

July 29, 2025

Northern Thailand braces for worsening flooding from rising rivers

CHIANG RAI — Several northern and northeastern provinces remain on high alert Tuesday as rising river levels threaten to exacerbate flooding, with officials warning of potential landslides and flash floods across six regions through Wednesday. Floodwaters Inundate Sukhothai Town After Sandbag Barrier Fails Critical Flood Warnings Issued In Chiang Rai, authorities urged residents along the […]

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North

July 1, 2025July 1, 2025

Police Officer Missing after boat capsizes in the Loei River During a Chase

Loei – A police officer remains missing after a high-risk pursuit on the Loei River ended in tragedy Monday afternoon, when a commandeered boat capsized during the chase of a suspect wanted for child sexual assault. Bangkok wallet snatcher falls off bridge during pursuit The incident unfolded around 4:30 PM when officers Pol Lt Roengsak […]

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Rai Mae Fah Luang Art and Cultural Park in Chiang Rai Province

North

May 28, 2025

Arsenic Contamination Threatens Vital Thai Rivers, Impacts Livelihoods

CHIANG RAI, May 28 (TNA) – Arsenic contamination, likely from Myanmar’s mining operations, is severely impacting the Sai and Kok rivers in northern Thailand, jeopardizing the livelihoods of communities dependent on these waterways. Chinese mining in Shan state blamed for arsenic in Kok River in Thailand The Kok River, a critical lifeline for Mae Ai […]

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Sai River in Mae Sai, Chiang Rai, on the Thai-Myanmar border.

North

May 2, 2025

Arsenic Found in Chiang Rai Rivers; Investigation Underway

CHIANGRAI, May 2 (TNA) – Authorities in Chiang Rai province, northern Thailand, are urgently investigating elevated levels of arsenic detected in the Sai, Ruak, and Mekong rivers. Chinese mining in Shan state blamed for arsenic in Kok River in Thailand Preliminary tests conducted at nine locations last month revealed arsenic concentrations exceeding safety standards by […]

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Chiang Mai

October 4, 2024

Chinese tourist fined 5,000 baht for recording a video for social media in Chiang Mai’s flooded river

On October 3rd, 2024, Chiang Mai local media reported a Chinese man was seen floating in the strong currents of the Ping River near Nawarat Bridge in Chiang Mai, appearing relaxed as he filmed a video for social media. Two Chinese suspects detained at Chachoengsao highway rest area for car theft Despite the swift current, […]

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North

October 3, 2024

Mae Sai communities under water again as Sai River overflows

Heavy rainfall throughout Wednesday night caused the Sai River to breach the sandbag floodwall, inundating Ko Sai and Mai Loong Khun communities in Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district, which are still reeling from the devastating flooding last month, the public relations office of Chiang Rai reported today. Chiang Mai on High Alert as Flooding Worsens […]

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View of the Yom River and Wat Ratcha Thani from the Phra Ruang Bridge in Sukhothai.

North

August 25, 2024

Sukhothai residents brace for flooding as embankment collapses

Officials and labourers in Mueang district of Sukhothai province have been working frantically to close two gaping holes in an earth embankment, which collapsed under the pressure of strong currents in the Yom River, as runoffs from upstream Phrae flow through the province. Phuket Landslide Death Toll Raised to 13 People Overflows from river gushed […]

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The Kok River at Tambon Tha Ton, Amphoe Mae Ai, Chiang Mai province

Chiang Mai

July 1, 2024

Tourists in Chiang Mai Rescued from Raging River by Elephant Mahout Team

A group of tourists were stranded in the middle of a raging river after their raft capsized in Chiang Mai province on June 28th, 2024. Fortunately, they were rescued just in time by a team of elephant riders. Five Filipino Tourists, Guide, and Driver Rescued After Boat Capsizes in Phang Nga The dramatic moment was […]

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