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Chao Phraya dams retain capacity amid heavy rain forecast
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026
Thailand faces heavy rain from August 29 to September 2, while the RID says four major Chao Phraya dams remain at 61% capacity
Thailand and Hungary Partner to Elevate Water Governance to OECD Standards
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026
Thailand and Hungary expand 2027 water management deal to adopt OECD and UNECE standards, supporting Bangkok's bid to join the OECD
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.
Thai Authorities Brace for Heavy Rains, Deploy Teams Nationwide
MONDAY, JUNE 30, 2025
The Royal Irrigation Department is mobilising personnel and machinery across high-risk regions as forecasters warn of intense rainfall from 1-5 July
World Bank Urges Thailand to Act on 'Repeated' Water Crisis as Billions in Plans Stall
FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2025
A senior World Bank official warns of escalating water woes and economic costs, pressing Bangkok to unlock a stalled 423 billion baht investment in nine critical water management projects
11 provinces near Chao Phraya Dam urged to prepare for rising water levels
THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2025
Water levels in low-lying areas outside the embankments will rise by 0.50 to 1.30 metres in the coming days due to increased water discharge from the Chao Phraya Dam.
Navigating the Splashing Season - Songkran Faces Water and Waste Dilemmas
SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2025
Thailand's beloved New Year water festival grapples with environmental concerns as celebrations gear up
Irrigation department has a plan to cope with rains brought by tropical storm
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
The Royal Irrigation Department has prepared a plan to cope with heavy rains triggered by a tropical storm, which could increase the water volume in the Chao Phraya River, the state agency said.
Chao Phraya II canal running through Ayutthaya on track, says official
TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2022
The 22.5-kilometre-long drainage canal being dug up in Ayutthaya is more than 20 per cent complete and is on target for completion next year, a senior irrigation official said on Tuesday.
Irrigation Dept denies releasing water from Bhumibol Dam
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2017
Irrigation Department chief Somkiart Prajamwong on Saturday denied that the department had released water from the Bhumibol Dam to flood Bangkok.