Privy councillor tracks progress on Sa Kaeo royal water schemes
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
Thailand’s Privy Councillor Chalit Pukbhasuk inspected three weir projects in Sa Kaeo, now 75% complete, which will store 1.397 million cubic metres of water and benefit 200 households.
Kamphaeng Phet advances two weirs to strengthen water security
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
Thailand’s Royal Irrigation Department is accelerating work on two weir projects in Kamphaeng Phet to improve water storage, distribution and water security for farmers.
RID green herbicide targets Thailand’s water hyacinth problem
MONDAY, JULY 06, 2026
Thailand’s Royal Irrigation Department is turning water hyacinth control into a smart irrigation model using green chemistry, drones and real-time data.
Bangkok’s sinking crisis may arrive within a decade, Prof Dr Suchatvee warns
THURSDAY, JULY 02, 2026
Bangkok is facing a major risk from climate change and rising sea levels, amid warnings from several experts that Thailand’s capital could suffer severe impacts within the next few decades
Deputy agriculture minister reviews Yom River plan for Phrae farmers
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026
Deputy Agriculture Minister Piyarat Tiyapairat inspected Mae Yom Weir in Phrae as officials outlined water projects to improve Yom River management, support farmers and reduce flood risks.
Thailand faces prolonged El Niño risk as DCCE steps up response
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Thailand is expected to face a high risk of El Niño conditions from June 2026 to early 2027, with lower rainfall, warmer temperatures and possible impacts on water supplies, agriculture and disaster preparedness.
Thailand Prepares Water Plan as El Niño Threatens Lower Rainfall
SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026
The Royal Irrigation Department speeds up drought plans as mid-year El Niño signals emerge and 57% below-normal rainfall affects high-risk areas nationwide.