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Thai Minister: Japanese Businesses Confident About Thailand’s Long-Term Water Management Plans

24 Jan 2013 - 10:45 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Bangkok, thailand — Japanese businesses operating in Thailand retain confidence in the country’s long-term water management plan, and the government is planning additional infrastructure development to further bolster

Vietnam, Cambodia, Donors Challenge Laos’ Mekong Dam Plans

21 Jan 2013 - 10:15 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

laos, LUANG PRABANG — During the 19th Mekong River Commission Council meeting last week in Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and other participants challenged Laos’ efforts to construct the controversial $3.5 billion USD Xayaburi

Korean Businesses Bid for Thai Water Management Contract

13 Nov 2012 - 10:47 by Local Press Report

Bangkok (Chosun Media) — Korean businesses may well get a chance to participate in a $13 billion USD water management project in flood-prone Thailand, Cheong Wa Dae officials said November 12.

Laos to Start Controversial Xayaburi Dam; Thailand Approves, WWF Warns of “Grave Danger”

6 Nov 2012 - 11:56 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

vientiane, laos — On the same day that Thailand’s government come out in support of Laos’ decision to immediately begin construction of the controversial Xayaburi Dam on the Lower Mekong River, international environ

Seven Companies Shortlisted for Thailand's $11 Billion Flood Prevention Project

24 Sep 2012 - 08:42 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Bangkok, thailand — The Thai government has shortlisted seven companies to submit proposals to design and construct flood prevention projects under a $11 billion mega project.

Monsoon Rains Inundate Northern Thailand

11 Sep 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Bangkok, thailand — Residents of northern Thailand are on alert after Lampang and Phrae Provinces were hit by flash floods last week.

Call For Governments to Make Flood Management a Priority

6 Sep 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Sweden, STOCKHOLM — Public safety and security organization AGT International has called on governments around the world to give a higher priority to flood management in order to enhance water security and save lives.

Laos Delays Xayaburi Dam, But Allows Sitework, Resettlements to Continue

18 Jul 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Bangkok, thailand — Laotian Foreign Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has announced that construction of the controversial Xayaburi Dam has been supended, pending completion of further environmental studies.

South Korea Seeks Contract for Flood Prevention in Thailand

12 Jul 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea is preparing to bid for a contract for a comprehensive water management project covering 25 rivers in Thailand.

Thai Government Streamlines Water, Flood Management

10 Jul 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Bangkok, thailand — Thailand's Cabinet last week took steps to streamline the country’s water management.

New Protests Against Divisive Xayaburi Dam

2 Jul 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodian villagers protested on June 29 against a divisive hydropower dam in Laos that campaigners say is being built in defiance of a pledge to first gauge its possible harmful impact on millions

Thailand Takes Steps to Bolster Water Management Plan

19 Jun 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Bangkok, thailand — Thailand last week took steps toward implementing its national plan for water management.

Thai Government Setting Up Water, Flood Management Center

24 Apr 2012 - 10:20 by Local Press Report

Bangkok (AsiaOne (Singapore)) — Full Story - The Thai government is preparing to set up a center for the efficient management o

Thailand to Cooperate With China on Water Management

20 Mar 2012 - 23:09 by Local Press Report

Bangkok (Xinhua (China)) — The Thai government is willing to cooperate with China in its water-management projects following last year’s devastating flood, Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said on March 14.

Sold Downriver: Thailand, Laos Accused of Dam Lies

14 Mar 2012 - 08:19 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

vientiane, laos — Tensions are rising again over the proposed Thai-funded Xayaburi Dam project in Laos.

Thailand At Risk of More Floods

8 Feb 2012 - 09:50 by Local Press Report

Bangkok (Bernama (Malaysia)) — Thailand is still at risk of repeated floods over the next three years, according to Pramote Maiklad, a member of the Thai government’s Strategic Committee for Water Resources Management and former

Thai Government Reassures Japanese Investors

24 Jan 2012 - 10:39 by Local Press Report

Bangkok (Bangkok Post (Thailand)) — Chukiat Sappaisal, a member of the government’s water management committee, is urging Japanese investors to have confidence in Thailand’s short-term plan to prevent future flooding of industrial es

JICA to Help Develop Project to Prevent Flooding

29 Nov 2011 - 14:27 by Local Press Report

Bangkok (Bangkok Post (Thailand)) — The Japan International Cooperation Agency is helping develop a pilot project in Thailand to prevent industrial estates from flooding.

Japan Urges Comprehensive Water Management Plan for Thailand

14 Nov 2011 - 11:52 by Local Press Report

Bangkok (Bangkok Post (Thailand)/ Thai News Agency MCOT) — Thailand should have a comprehensive water management plan in place, according to Japanese Ambassador to Thailand Seiji Kojima.

Thai Government Approves Plan to Import Food, Water

1 Nov 2011 - 10:19 by Local Press Report

Bangkok (Thai News Agency) — The Thai government has approved a plan to import food and drinking water in an effort to alleviate shortages in the wake of recent severe floods, according to Thai Permanent-Secretary for Commerce

NGOs Urge Mekong Governments to Abort Xayaburi Dam Project

29 Mar 2011 - 13:13 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Bangkok, thailand — Two hundred and sixty-three non-governmental organizations from 51 countries have submitted a letter urging the prime ministers of Laos and Thailand to scrap the proposed Xayaburi Dam on the main

Thailand to Cut Supply to Protesters

17 May 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report

Bangkok, thailand (Xinhua (China)) — The Thai government's Center for the Resolution of Emergency Situations (CRES) last week announced it would cut water and power supply to anti-government "red-shirt" protesters.