Thailand's Major Dams Can Handle Northern Runoff, Officials Say
Thailand's Royal Irrigation Department announced that major dams, Bhumibol and Sirikit, can fully absorb runoff from the North, with water levels along the Chao Phraya River showing improvement.
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