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The Phuket girl who recently busked at night markets in her native Thailand received a grand welcome from crowds of fans and local residents on Sunday after winning America’s Got Talent and gaining fans around the world.
Puripol Boonson won the men’s 200 metres gold at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan on Sunday, clocking 19.88 seconds to complete a sprint double after winning the 100m title earlier in the Games.
Heavy flooding has inundated the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) headquarters in Bangkok’s Hua Mak area, damaging sports equipment and facilities while Thai athletes are competing at the Asian Games in Japan.
Khao Yai National Park will remain closed indefinitely to all visitors after runoff from relentless heavy rain destroyed a bridge leading to the Haew Narok viewpoint.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Sunday that he is doing everything possible to help people affected by flooding.
The Internal Trade Department is closely monitoring the supply and distribution of consumer goods after flooding in several areas prompted some people to stock up on essential items, Wittayakorn Maneenetr, director-general of the Internal Trade Depar
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said today that rain has started to subside in Bangkok as the low-pressure cell and monsoon trough have moved away. However, water levels in major canals, including Saen Saep, Premprachakorn, Lat Phrao and Prawet
The flood situation in Bangkok appears to be stabilising and is unlikely to worsen, according to a water resources expert at Kasetsart University’s Faculty of Engineering.
Emergency responders from various agencies were mobilised to rescue 11 people trapped in their flooded houses by runoff from Phra Sapoeng in Muang district of Sa Kaeo province.
Their Majesties the King and Queen have ordered the Rajaprachanukroh Foundation to prepare 1,800 sets of relief materials for flood victims in three flood shelters in Bangkok.
Airlines have introduced special measures for passengers affected by flooding and severe traffic congestion in Bangkok, including free flight changes and travel credits.
Thailand’s Joshua Robert Atkinson won the men’s 400m gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Saturday, becoming the first Thai athlete to win the event at the Asian Games.
The Transport Company, a state enterprise and national bus operator, has announced the temporary suspension of services on five routes in the eastern region, as continuous heavy rain has caused flooding and disrupted travel.
Thailand calls on ASEAN to review its consensus rule and strengthen its institutions to counter the rising rivalry among major powers and its implications for the region.
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has suspended services on parts of the eastern railway line after heavy rain caused flooding of the tracks, affecting eight services.
