Japan toughens Tokyo quake plan to halve projected disaster damage
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026
Revised 10-year strategy sets tougher targets on deaths, destroyed buildings, fire prevention, household stockpiles, sheltering at home and business continuity.
Pattaya City temporarily suspends use of fire-hit hotel building
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026
The Office of the Consumer Protection Board opened a special complaint centre after the Pattaya hotel fire, as the hotel pledged compensation and put the damage at THB25 million.
Dubai airport, iconic Burj Al Arab hotel damaged in Iranian missile strikes
SUNDAY, MARCH 01, 2026
Dubai’s main airport and the Burj Al Arab hotel were damaged after overnight Iranian retaliatory strikes rippled across Gulf states and the wider Middle East, expanding beyond US bases and interests.
Southern Thailand faces severe flooding, with the railway line damaged by water erosion in Hat Yai. SRT adjusts and cancels services until further notice.
BMA offer assistance for affected residents due to heavy rains and strong winds
TUESDAY, JULY 01, 2025
(June 30, 2025) – Aekvarunyoo Amrapala, spokesperson for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), reported that heavy rainfall and strong winds over the past week have caused damage across multiple areas of Bangkok.
Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai Management invests 500M after fire
SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2025
The epic conflict surrounding the "Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai" hotel, a famous landmark in the northern region, stems from a bidding dispute involving both the previous and new owners. This ongoing saga, which has stretched on until today, centres around a large plot of land exceeding 150 rai. It remains one of the hot issues that society is closely watching, especially after the fire that severely damaged only the hotel’s "spa building" on April 23, 2025.