BANGKOK, 20 April 2011 (NNT) – The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has issued a warning for thunderstorms expected to strike 48 provinces across Thailand from 19 to 20 April 2011. According to the DDPM, 48 provinces in the northern, northeastern, central and eastern region have been declared risky to powerful thunderstorms. Residents […]
Japanese officials issued tsunami warnings and evacuated a crippled nuclear plant after a strong earthquake struck the nation’s northeast coast Monday. The U.S. Geological Survey initially reported the magnitude of the quake at 7.1, the same strength as a major aftershock that hit on Thursday, but later revised it downward to 6.6. A tsunami warning […]
Massive landslide destroys 100 households in Khao Phanom district; many still missing; Floods continue to wreak havoc; 710,000 now affected; Satun and Phuket get warning Days of downpours yesterday triggered a leviathan landslide that swallowed up an entire village of about 100 households in Krabi’s Khao Phanom district, leaving 10 residents reported dead and many […]
The Science and Technology Ministry will this week unveil a locally-developed weather forecast and disaster warning device. Science and Technology Minister Weerachai Weerametheekul said the National Science and Technology Development Agency is set to unveil its weather forecast machine some time this week. He noted his ministry will coordinate with the Interior Ministry on the […]
Southern Thailand is suffering from downpour-triggered floods, with all 16 of Nakhon Si Thammarat’s districts, eight of Phattalung’s districts, and three of Chumphon’s districts declared disaster zones yesterday. In response, the government will open a flood situation follow-through centre at Government House this morning. PM Abhisit Vejjavija said that he had instructed Sathit Wongnongtaey of […]
New Zealanders travelling to Chiang Mai in Thailand should take preventive health measures following six mystery deaths in the city, including New Zealander Sarah Carter, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) says. Ms Carter, 23, became ill last month while staying at the Downtown Inn in Chiang Mai, and died a day later. […]
BANGKOK, 16 March 2011 (NNT)-Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is ready to help Japan while also planning preventative measures for Bangkok against any kinds of natural disasters. Bangkok Governor M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra said the BMA had expressed condolences to Japan and would provide any necessary help for the tsunami victims. The Governor said Bangkok would be […]
BANGKOK, 11 March 2011 (NNT)-The Thai embassy in Tokyo has been coordinating with Japanese authority in bringing Thai nationals living in Miyagi to safety after the 8.9 magnitude quake has rocked the province earlier today, prompting tsunami warnings in Japan as well as other countries in the Pacific Ocean. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokersperson Mr. […]
