Chao Phraya Dam discharge raised, eight districts receive flood alerts
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) on Wednesday sent a Cell Broadcast alert warning of increased discharge from the Chao Phraya Dam, urging residents in eight districts to move belongings to higher ground.
Irrigation Dept to speed up water release from Chao Phraya Dam
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 09, 2025
The Royal Irrigation Dept speeds up water release from Chao Phraya Dam to manage upstream floodwaters, potentially causing overflow in downstream areas.
The scorching heat in Chainat has driven some 1,500 long-tailed macaques to cool off in three concrete ponds built for them by a temple in Manorom district.
A black cat was rescued on Friday from a deep dry-well in Chai Nat’s Mueang district, where it is believed to have been trapped for at least seven days.