Heavy flooding forces closure of nearly 800 schools

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SONGKHLA, Nov 1 - Widespread floods which have impacted almost every region of Thailand have forced the temporary closure of nearly 800 schools, but the Economic Ministers meeting on Monday approve

Cabinet endorses Bt2.9 bln to compensate flood victims

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BANGKOK, Nov 1 -- The Abhisit government’s Economic Cabinet on Monday approved flood relief measures to give 5,000 baht (US$172) to each family affected by flooding with a budget of Bt2.9 billion (

Heavy rain, high waves, possible floods in South

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SURAT THANI, Oct 31 – Several of Thailand's southern provinces have been hit by heavy rain and strong winds as the meteorological department warns of possible flash floods in the region.

Evacuation drill in Ubon as water runoff due to arrive

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UBON RATCHATHANI, Oct 30 -- Officials in the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani bordering Laos and the Mekong River on Saturday afternoon were conducting an evacuation drill for people in ri

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