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RID issues seven-province warning over Chao Phraya Dam water release
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026
The Royal Irrigation Department expects flow through the dam to rise to 500–700 cubic metres per second, lifting downstream levels by 1–1.5 metres.
Thailand's Data Centre Boom Tests the Grid, the Rules and the Workforce
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2026
As Google, AWS and TikTok pour billions into Thailand, regulators, researchers and factory owners are asking how much the country actually gains
Nan flood extent surpasses 2,793 hectares across three districts
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
Radar images from Sentinel-1 satellites show floodwater spreading along the Nan and Nam Sa rivers, affecting Wiang Sa, Mueang Nan and Phu Phiang districts.
Nakhon Phanom steps up flood defences with Mekong near critical level
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026
Water stood at 11.98 metres at 11.45am, two centimetres lower than in the morning, while the commercial district and main tourist sites remained accessible as normal.
THAICID advances smart water systems for Thailand’s future
FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2026
THAICID is promoting AI, satellite data and smart irrigation to improve Thailand’s water security as climate risks and demand from new industries increase.
Nestlé plans Peranel venture with Platinum Equity for water business
THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026
Nestlé expects about €3 billion in cash proceeds when its water business is placed under Peranel, jointly owned with Platinum Equity.
Thailand and Malaysia press ahead with draft Golok basin water MoU
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
ONWR plans to complete a bilateral agreement by the end of 2026, improve flood forecasting and seek global support for nature-based erosion defences.
Chao Phraya riverside areas placed under high-tide warning
MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026
Stronger monsoon winds could raise water levels above normal at river mouths, threatening low-lying communities and roads along the Chao Phraya River.
El Niño could cost Thai agriculture THB62 billion as drought risks rise
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2026
The new El Niño is expected to strengthen into the Northern Hemisphere winter, raising risks for heat, drought and crop losses in Thailand.
ONWR orders dynamic water plan as Thailand rainfall is 12% below normal
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2026
Agencies were told to prioritise rainwater and conserve reservoir supplies, with dry spells forecast in some areas from July's second week.