Rice fields turned into art in northern Thailand

A two-acre paddy field in northern Thailand has been transformed into an artwork depicting a dragon and a cat, symbols of hope and resilience as the community recovers from floods. Roi Et Hosts 23rd World Jasmine Rice Festival The farm owner, Tanyapong Jaikham, told AFP that the cat represents the residents of his hometown Chiang […]

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South Braces for Intense Rain and Flood Risks As Northern Thailand to Feel Cooler Temperatures

On November 7th, 2024, the Thai Meteorological Department predicted varying weather conditions across Thailand from November 7th to the 13th. Thailand Delays Winter Arrival Between November 8th and 11th, a high-pressure system from China will bring cooler temperatures and strong winds to upper Thailand, with temperatures dropping by 1–3°C. In the North, western winds combined […]

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Northern Railway Back in Operation as Chiang Mai Floodwaters Recede

On September 28th, 2024, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Suriya Juangroongruangkit, announced that train services on the northern railway line have fully resumed after floodwaters at Chiang Mai Railway Station receded. Chiang Mai university flooded, northern train route affected Suriya noted that morning operations returned to normal, ensuring residents and travelers could […]

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Chiang Mai university flooded, northern train route affected

Severe flooding in Chiang Mai has significantly impacted the local infrastructure, including Chiang Mai University and the northern train route. Heavy rainfall has caused water levels to rise on campus, disrupting classes and leading to temporary closures of several university buildings. Emergency response teams are working to clear floodwaters, but recovery efforts may take time […]

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Heavy downpours continue in North, Northeast Thailand

Weather forecasters expect heavy downpours to continue in Thailand’s North and upper Northeast due to the influence of former typhoon Yagi, which was downgraded to a tropical storm on Sunday morning. Thai Economy Faces Continued Challenges Amid Weak Demand and Flood Damage The Meteorological Department said Yagi weakened from being a severe tropical storm to […]

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Sai River Floods Mae Sai, Impacting Thousands

Heavy rains and water deluges from Myanmar’s Shan State caused the Sai River to overflow over the weekend, flooding border markets and communities in Mae Sai district. The Sai Lom Joy market was submerged under 1 to 1.5 meters of water, the fourth time it has flooded this year and the third time within a […]

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