Easy-to-read Flood Marks help communities prepare for floods with three days’ warning
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
The Royal Irrigation Department is expanding its installation of Flood Marks, or “water watch posts”, across the Chao Phraya and Tha Chin river basins to turn complex hydrological data into simple colour-coded warnings for riverside communities.
AWC cuts Asiatique tower to 56 storeys in major Chao Phraya revamp
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
AWC has revised its Asiatique redevelopment on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya riverfront, cutting a tower to 56 storeys and adding the Blue Dome, a cable car and MONA Bangkok.
DDPM warns Bangkok, six provinces of high sea tides until May 24
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
The DDPM has warned Bangkok and six Central provinces to monitor high sea tides from May 17-24, with river and canal levels expected to rise above the critical line.
Chao Phraya Express Boat cuts all fares by 1 baht from May 1
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026
Chao Phraya Express Boat will reduce fares on all services by 1 baht from May 1 after diesel prices fell to 40.25 baht per litre, offering relief to river commuters after earlier fuel-driven fare hikes.
Chao Phraya Express Boat warns diesel at 35 baht a litre could force service suspensions
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026
Chao Phraya Express Boat operator CPX says diesel costs of around 35 baht per litre, coupled with falling passenger numbers, are squeezing operations and could lead to route cuts or service stoppages unless costs ease.
High tides warning for Bangkok and 6 central provinces from February 15-18
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2026
DDPM warns of high tides from February 15-18, impacting Bangkok and six central provinces. Residents near rivers and low-lying areas advised to prepare for potential flooding.