Thailand: THAILAND: Act now to stop Bangkok sinking, urge scientists
Source: IRINCountry: ThailandBANGKOK, 13 January 2010 (IRIN) - Bangkok is likely to face such severe flooding by the middle of this century that parts of the Thai capital may have to be abandoned...
View ArticleThailand: Thailand: Budget allocation for flood victims to be asked in...
Source: Government of ThailandCountry: ThailandBANGKOK, 16 February 2010 (NNT) - A committee responsible for monitoring flood relief operations will ask for a budget of 3.6 billion THB to assist...
View ArticleThailand: Thailand: The Government of Japan provides Grant Assistance for...
Source: Government of JapanCountry: ThailandThe Government of Japan, under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects Scheme (GGP), is providing funds amounting to 3,062,300 baht for a...
View ArticleCambodia: China ready to share data on Mekong water levels ahead of regional...
Source: Mekong River CommissionCountry: Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Thailand, Viet NamBangkok, THAILAND China has agreed to share hydrological data with countries in the lower...
View ArticleCambodia: State of Mekong Basin good but future developments bring both risks...
Source: Mekong River CommissionCountry: Cambodia, China, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Thailand, Viet NamHau Hin, Thailand A report released by the Mekong River Commission (MRC) reveals good...
View ArticleThailand: Danish Government supports Mekong countries as they come to grips...
Source: Mekong River CommissionCountry: Thailand, Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the)Hau Hin, Thailand The Danish Government has pledged today to provide nearly US$ 1 million...
View ArticleCambodia: MRC International Conference "Transboundary Water Resources...
Source: Mekong River CommissionCountry: Cambodia, China, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Thailand, Viet NamHau Hin, Thailand BACKGROUND The First Summit of the Mekong River Commission (MRC)...
View ArticleThailand: Finland supports Mekong countries to take up emerging challenges
Source: Mekong River CommissionCountry: Thailand, Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Viet NamHau Hin, Thailand Efforts to create an integrated water resource development strategy across...
View ArticleThailand: Thailand: THB 5.6 bn injected for projects aiding flood and drought...
Source: Government of ThailandCountry: ThailandBANGKOK, 05 May 2010 (NNT) - The Cabinet agreed with the commission for flood and drought crisis resolution's proposed 2009 aiding and rehabilitating...
View ArticleCambodia: Community involvement key to countering flood risks, says the MRC
Source: Mekong River CommissionCountry: Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Thailand, Viet NamVientiane, Lao PDR - Communities who live in the Mekong River Basin will significantly...
View ArticleThailand: Thailand: DDPM warns residents of flashflood
Source: Government of ThailandCountry: ThailandBANGKOK, 28 May 2010 (NNT) - The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) warns residents in 25 provinces across the country of flashflood,...
View ArticleThailand: Thailand: BMA geared up to tackle floods in BKK
Source: Government of ThailandCountry: ThailandBANGKOK, 29 May 2010 (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is deploying water pumps at over 200 flood-prone spots around Bangkok and...
View ArticleThailand: Thailand: MOPH - Dengue fever rampant in South
Source: Government of ThailandCountry: ThailandBANGKOK, 19 June 2010 (NNT) - Dengue fever is still rampant in the South of Thailand, infecting mostly children, according to the Ministry of Public...
View ArticleCambodia: Mekong officials discuss environmental mitigation for mainstream dams
Source: Mekong River CommissionCountry: Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Thailand, Viet NamHo Chi Minh City, Viet Nam Environmental and hydropower experts will be meeting in Ho Chi...
View ArticleAngola: GLOBAL: Could be a busy season for disasters
Source: IRINCountry: Angola, Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of the Congo, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mexico, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Somalia, South...
View ArticleThailand: Thailand: Dengue fever infection toll in Surin hits 1,500
Source: Government of ThailandCountry: ThailandSURIN, 3 AUGUST 2010 (NNT) - Over 1,500 people in the northeastern province of Surin have been infected with dengue fever in the latest outbreak which...
View ArticleThailand: Thailand: Interior Ministry and Sceince and Technology Ministry...
Source: Government of ThailandCountry: ThailandBANGKOK, 3 November 2010 (NNT)-The Ministries of Science and Technology and Interior are forging a plan aimed at solving drought and flood problems...
View ArticleThailand: Special Report: Thai Govt works at its best, undertaking the worst...
Source: Government of ThailandCountry: ThailandBesides the ongoing political problems, capital inflow, and the appreciating Thai baht, the Thai Government is now facing one of the toughest challenges...
View ArticleThailand: Thailand: Death toll from flood rises to 185
Source: Government of ThailandCountry: ThailandBANGKOK, 10 November 2010 (NNT) - Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation said death toll from flood has risen to 185, as flooding situation in...
View ArticleThailand: Thailand: Death toll from the recent floods rises to 224
Source: Government of ThailandCountry: ThailandBANGKOK, 15 November 2010 (NNT) - 18 provinces are still suffering from floods. Meanwhile, 224 deaths have been reported, 15 in the Northeast and 72 in...
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