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Satellite flood risk widens across North and Northeast
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
Check Nam data showed very-high-risk zones expanding while Sukhothai floods affected 89 villages and a reported 1,732 households.
Mekong rises 95cm at Nong Khai as heavy rain persists
SATURDAY, AUGUST 08, 2026
The Mekong at Nong Khai reached 8.98 metres on August 8, still 3.22 metres below the warning level, as heavy rain threatens the upper Northeast
Eight high-speed rail contracts due for tender in December
THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2026
Eight contracts for the Nakhon Ratchasima–Nong Khai high-speed railway are due for tender in December, with construction targeted for 2027
Department of Highways opens Nong Khai bypass for Thai-Lao trade
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026
The 21.8-km eastern bypass lets motorists avoid central Nong Khai, easing congestion and strengthening logistics links between Thailand and Lao PDR.
Mekong level drops to 1.37m in Nong Khai as sandbars emerge, residents walk to islets
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026
The Mekong River in Nong Khai has fallen to 1.37 metres — far below the 9.16-metre critical level — exposing wide sandbanks across six riverside districts and allowing residents in some areas to walk from the Thai bank to river islets on the Lao side.
NBTC shuts down over 28,000 'ghost SIM' cards, with border provinces leading in illegal usage
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026
The NBTC has suspended over 28,000 'ghost SIM' cards in January 2026, focusing on border provinces like Sa Kaeo, Chiang Rai, and Nong Khai, amid ongoing efforts to tackle tech-related crime.
Low Mekong draws Nong Khai villagers to pan for gold
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2026
With Mekong levels low, Ban Muang villagers in Nong Khai revive a century-old gold-panning craft, earning about 800–2,000 baht a day.
Naga fireballs lose magic as tourist numbers drop by 78%
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 08, 2025
Naga fireballs in Nong Khai lose their charm as tourist numbers drop by 78%, with fewer fireballs observed this year.
US embassies in Thailand and Laos hold trilateral meeting on border security and organised crime
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025
Law enforcement from Thailand, Laos and the US meet in Nong Khai to enhance regional cooperation against human trafficking, drugs, arms smuggling and online scams.
Thailand-China high-speed rail: 5 stations reflecting local culture with modern design
SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2025
The new Thailand-China high-speed rail stations will showcase local cultural designs, enhancing both travel and tourism, with construction expected to finish by 2025.