The Department of Highways is seeking Cabinet approval for a 61 km Nakhon Pathom–Cha-am motorway project worth 54.5 billion baht, with construction expected to start in 2027.
Chao Phraya River forecast: high tide and accumulated rainfall raise flood risk in Bangkok and neighbouring provinces
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 02, 2025
The National Water Resources Office warns of rising water levels along the Chao Phraya, Tha Chin, and Mae Klong rivers from Oct 3-6, urging residents in low-lying areas to prepare.
Flood risk in five provinces as high tides expected from July 10-15
WEDNESDAY, JULY 09, 2025
Residents in the provinces of Samut Prakan, Bangkok, Samut Sakhon, Nakhon Pathom, and Samut Songkhram have been advised to move their belongings to higher ground as high tides are expected to occur from July 10 to 15.
Motorway M81 opens for safer weekend travel to Southern Thailand
MONDAY, MAY 19, 2025
Motorists travelling to southern Thailand at weekends can now take the M81 motorway (Bang Yai–Kanchanaburi) without concerns over road accidents on the Rama II Highway.
Close aide of ex-Wat Rai Khing abbot arrested in embezzlement case
FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025
Police on Friday arrested Ekkapot Phukhang, also known as Phra Maha Ekkapot, a close aide to the ex-Wat Rai Khing abbot, over his alleged role in the 300-million-baht embezzlement.
Wat Rai Khing abbot removed over alleged temple fund embezzlement
FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025
The abbot of Wat Rai Khing in Nakhon Pathom has been dismissed from all positions over allegations he embezzled 300 million baht from temple funds to gamble online.