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Jan 4, 2016, 9:58 am
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Jan 4, 2016, 7:19 pm
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If they discontinued them in 2012 it would seem they gave people a few years to use them up. The staff probably shouldn't have been refilling them for a period before they were completely shutdown which seem to now be the case.
Jan 4, 2016, 7:38 pm
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Jan 4, 2016, 8:51 pm
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Sirikit dam has usable water for just 19 days
Only 316.77 million cubic metres of water or 4.76 percent of the water in the Sirikit dam are usable and they will last for just 19 days, said Mr Suthep Lertsrimongkon, director of the dam, on Tuesday.
http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/sir...just-19-days-2
The other big dam, Bhumibol is down to 8%, just heading into the long dry season.
http://www.thaiwater.net/web/index.php/en.html
Bring your own water.
Only 316.77 million cubic metres of water or 4.76 percent of the water in the Sirikit dam are usable and they will last for just 19 days, said Mr Suthep Lertsrimongkon, director of the dam, on Tuesday.
http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/sir...just-19-days-2
The other big dam, Bhumibol is down to 8%, just heading into the long dry season.
http://www.thaiwater.net/web/index.php/en.html
Bring your own water.
Jan 6, 2016, 3:44 pm
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Looks like rail travel to the north is restricted.
Oil tanker train derailment in Lamphun blocks track
An oil train hauling oil and cement from Saraburi to Chiang Mai derailed early this morning in Lamphun province, spilling more than 300,000 litres of diesel oil on the railroad.
The derailment of the oil train of 13 tankers crippled the rail service from Chiang Mai to Bangkok as all the oil tankers ran out and blocked the tracks.
State Railway of Thailand (SRT) official said it would take several hours before the tracks are cleared of the ruptured tankers that spilled thousands of litres of diesel into the area.
Passengers can now refund train tickets at Bangkok railway station.
http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/oil...ils-in-lamphun
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/gene...n-blocks-track
Oil tanker train derailment in Lamphun blocks track
An oil train hauling oil and cement from Saraburi to Chiang Mai derailed early this morning in Lamphun province, spilling more than 300,000 litres of diesel oil on the railroad.
The derailment of the oil train of 13 tankers crippled the rail service from Chiang Mai to Bangkok as all the oil tankers ran out and blocked the tracks.
State Railway of Thailand (SRT) official said it would take several hours before the tracks are cleared of the ruptured tankers that spilled thousands of litres of diesel into the area.
Passengers can now refund train tickets at Bangkok railway station.
http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/oil...ils-in-lamphun
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/gene...n-blocks-track
Jan 8, 2016, 2:36 pm
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DMK travel alert for Fri and Sat (Jan. 7 & 8); military displays for "children's day".
Travel alert: Don Mueang passengers advised to get to airport 3 hours before flight
Passengers flying out of the airport today and tomorrow need to arrive THREE hours before take-off because there'll be heavy air traffic due to the Thai Air Force show taking place to mark Children's Day tomorrow.
That applies to both domestic and international flights, Don Mueang airport boss Petch Chancharoen said, according to Bangkok Post.
The airport will be used for air show rehearsals today and the show tomorrow.
A total of 37 flights will be cancelled, but airlines will work with the airport to adjust timetables and reschedule flights to minimise flight delays.
http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2016/01/0...3-hours-flight
Travel alert: Don Mueang passengers advised to get to airport 3 hours before flight
Passengers flying out of the airport today and tomorrow need to arrive THREE hours before take-off because there'll be heavy air traffic due to the Thai Air Force show taking place to mark Children's Day tomorrow.
That applies to both domestic and international flights, Don Mueang airport boss Petch Chancharoen said, according to Bangkok Post.
The airport will be used for air show rehearsals today and the show tomorrow.
A total of 37 flights will be cancelled, but airlines will work with the airport to adjust timetables and reschedule flights to minimise flight delays.
http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2016/01/0...3-hours-flight
Jan 10, 2016, 7:29 pm
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Snake stings tourist, prompts investigation of animal shows
A KISS from a snake turned into a horror for a Chinese tourist in Phuket over the weekend, prompting official action on venues that attract tourists with animal exhibitions.
A viral video clip on YouTube captured the 29-year-old female tourist bending down to touch the python with her nose. The reptile, apparently spooked, suddenly bit her nose causing her to scream in pain and shock.
The woman received eight stitches at Phuket International Hospital and has already returned to her home country.
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/nati...-30276555.html
A KISS from a snake turned into a horror for a Chinese tourist in Phuket over the weekend, prompting official action on venues that attract tourists with animal exhibitions.
A viral video clip on YouTube captured the 29-year-old female tourist bending down to touch the python with her nose. The reptile, apparently spooked, suddenly bit her nose causing her to scream in pain and shock.
The woman received eight stitches at Phuket International Hospital and has already returned to her home country.
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/nati...-30276555.html
Jan 10, 2016, 10:37 pm
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Suvarnabhumi airport’s security challenged
Suvarnabhumi airport today made an apology to passengers after a snake managed to slip into the airport's passenger lounge and coiled at the wheel of a luggage trolley.
The airport’s apology came as a small snake was spotted by passengers while a female passenger was pushing a trolley loaded with three luggage on the way from Gate 3 to Gate 4 of the passenger lounge.
They alerted the woman of the snake at her trolley.
A brief panic broke at the lounge, forcing security guards to rush in at once.
http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/suv...ity-challenged
Suvarnabhumi airport today made an apology to passengers after a snake managed to slip into the airport's passenger lounge and coiled at the wheel of a luggage trolley.
The airport’s apology came as a small snake was spotted by passengers while a female passenger was pushing a trolley loaded with three luggage on the way from Gate 3 to Gate 4 of the passenger lounge.
They alerted the woman of the snake at her trolley.
A brief panic broke at the lounge, forcing security guards to rush in at once.
http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/suv...ity-challenged
Jan 17, 2016, 6:14 pm
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Annual problem but may be worse this year.
Northern governors told to brace for smog problem during dry season
Governors and lower-ranking officials in nine northern provinces have been told take precautions against smog problem from the burning of agricultural wastes and weeds during the upcoming dry season.
Government spokesman Maj-Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd said the government is concerned with the smog or haze problem which usually takes place every year during March-April especially in nine northern provinces such as Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Nan, Phrae, Phayao, Lamphun, Lampang, Mae Hong Son and Tak.
Farmers in these provinces prefer to get rid of weeds or agricultural wastes by burning them by the roadsides or in communities. Forest fires are also rife during the dry season.
http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/content/146982
Northern governors told to brace for smog problem during dry season
Governors and lower-ranking officials in nine northern provinces have been told take precautions against smog problem from the burning of agricultural wastes and weeds during the upcoming dry season.
Government spokesman Maj-Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd said the government is concerned with the smog or haze problem which usually takes place every year during March-April especially in nine northern provinces such as Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Nan, Phrae, Phayao, Lamphun, Lampang, Mae Hong Son and Tak.
Farmers in these provinces prefer to get rid of weeds or agricultural wastes by burning them by the roadsides or in communities. Forest fires are also rife during the dry season.
http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/content/146982
Jan 17, 2016, 6:19 pm
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Central provinces brace for bad drought
WITH water shortages looming in different parts of Thailand, residents in six provinces in the Central region are already bracing for drought-triggered land subsidence and cracked roads starting in late February. The provinces are Sing Buri, Angthong, Chai Nat, Ayutthaya, Saraburi and Pathum Thani, although some of them are already suffering from subsidence.
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/nati...-30277114.html
WITH water shortages looming in different parts of Thailand, residents in six provinces in the Central region are already bracing for drought-triggered land subsidence and cracked roads starting in late February. The provinces are Sing Buri, Angthong, Chai Nat, Ayutthaya, Saraburi and Pathum Thani, although some of them are already suffering from subsidence.
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/nati...-30277114.html
Jan 17, 2016, 6:23 pm
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Prawit orders island mafia crackdown
Surat Thani: Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has instructed local authorities in Surat Thani to stamp out foreign mafia groups in Koh Phangan and Koh Samui, following a shooting attack at a bar...
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/secu...afia-crackdown
Surat Thani: Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has instructed local authorities in Surat Thani to stamp out foreign mafia groups in Koh Phangan and Koh Samui, following a shooting attack at a bar...
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/secu...afia-crackdown
Jan 18, 2016, 6:18 pm
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Team Suvarnabhumi opens to counter international crimes, terrorism
The Thai Immigration Bureau will today officially open "Team Suvarnabhumi" at Suvarnabhumi international airport that will enable real time sharing of information with five countries about travelers identities including for suspect lists, and missing and stolen
http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/content/147086
Thai Immigration 24/7 Center officially opens
18 Jan 2016
BANGKOK, 18 January 2016 (NNT) - The Thai Immigration 24/7 Center under the Immigration Bureau officially operated for the first time on Monday to be an important mechanism for transnational crime suppression in Thailand.
The Thai Immigration 24/7 Center will inspect and control people entering and leaving Thailand or staying in the country with its seven systems. The systems include a system to inspect and screen passengers in advance, an immigration information system, a transnational crime database, an immigrant surveillance system, Hotline 1178 and a system connecting the immigration bureau’s information with other organizations.
Deputy Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police Pol.Gen.Ekkawut Liptapanlop said the center was established to accommodate the ASEAN Community. In the future, the center will collaborate with Interpol and the Transnational Criminal Records Division to integrating information of dangerous people. Since the center’s systems were first tested, the Thai authorities banned more than 50 people with arrest warrants from entering Thailand, the deputy police chief said.
http://thainews.prd.go.th/website_en...L5901190010001
related: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/thail...stem-apps.html
The Thai Immigration Bureau will today officially open "Team Suvarnabhumi" at Suvarnabhumi international airport that will enable real time sharing of information with five countries about travelers identities including for suspect lists, and missing and stolen
http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/content/147086
Thai Immigration 24/7 Center officially opens
18 Jan 2016
BANGKOK, 18 January 2016 (NNT) - The Thai Immigration 24/7 Center under the Immigration Bureau officially operated for the first time on Monday to be an important mechanism for transnational crime suppression in Thailand.
The Thai Immigration 24/7 Center will inspect and control people entering and leaving Thailand or staying in the country with its seven systems. The systems include a system to inspect and screen passengers in advance, an immigration information system, a transnational crime database, an immigrant surveillance system, Hotline 1178 and a system connecting the immigration bureau’s information with other organizations.
Deputy Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police Pol.Gen.Ekkawut Liptapanlop said the center was established to accommodate the ASEAN Community. In the future, the center will collaborate with Interpol and the Transnational Criminal Records Division to integrating information of dangerous people. Since the center’s systems were first tested, the Thai authorities banned more than 50 people with arrest warrants from entering Thailand, the deputy police chief said.
http://thainews.prd.go.th/website_en...L5901190010001
related: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/thail...stem-apps.html
Jan 18, 2016, 11:31 pm
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Drought now hits many parts of the country
The severe drought that is currently affecting many parts of the country has forced the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to order conditions in 32 provinces to be closely monitored.
The government has also made available funds and equipment that will allow around 6,000 artesian wells to be dug to provide alternative water supplies for residents in these provinces.
The Department of Groundwater Resources has accordingly been given three months to locate and survey new places to drill for possible subterranean water sources.
Drought-hit areas are provinces in the lower Northern and the upper Central regions, especially in Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani and Kamphaeng Phet provinces which are suffering from severe water shortage.
http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/content/147209
The severe drought that is currently affecting many parts of the country has forced the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to order conditions in 32 provinces to be closely monitored.
The government has also made available funds and equipment that will allow around 6,000 artesian wells to be dug to provide alternative water supplies for residents in these provinces.
The Department of Groundwater Resources has accordingly been given three months to locate and survey new places to drill for possible subterranean water sources.
Drought-hit areas are provinces in the lower Northern and the upper Central regions, especially in Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani and Kamphaeng Phet provinces which are suffering from severe water shortage.
http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/content/147209
Jan 20, 2016, 10:45 pm
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DENGUE FEVER CASES IN THAILAND HAVE QUADRUPLED IN ONE WEEK
The past week has seen the number of reported Dengue Fever cases in Thailand rise from 583 in 53 provinces to 2,380 in 67 provinces, as of yesterday.
Bangkok is the province most affected, according to Outbreak News Today with 17.34 cases reported per 100,000 population.
No deaths have yet been reported from the latest figures although the Kingdom has been mourning the tragic passing of Thrisadee “Por” Sahawong, who succumbed to complications from the disease earlier this week.
Thailand’s Public Health Ministry expect Dengue cases to rise by over 16 percent this year to 166,000 – up from 142,925 during 2015. Of those, 141 cases proved fatal.
http://whatsonsukhumvit.com/dengue-f...d-in-one-week/
http://outbreaknewstoday.com/thailan...ne-week-52665/
The past week has seen the number of reported Dengue Fever cases in Thailand rise from 583 in 53 provinces to 2,380 in 67 provinces, as of yesterday.
Bangkok is the province most affected, according to Outbreak News Today with 17.34 cases reported per 100,000 population.
No deaths have yet been reported from the latest figures although the Kingdom has been mourning the tragic passing of Thrisadee “Por” Sahawong, who succumbed to complications from the disease earlier this week.
Thailand’s Public Health Ministry expect Dengue cases to rise by over 16 percent this year to 166,000 – up from 142,925 during 2015. Of those, 141 cases proved fatal.
http://whatsonsukhumvit.com/dengue-f...d-in-one-week/
http://outbreaknewstoday.com/thailan...ne-week-52665/