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Severe drought to grip Thailand for next 3 years

11 Sept 01:00Key points summarised by AI

Thailand anticipates a severe drought lasting 2-3 years, driven by the El Niño phenomenon, with impacts beginning in July and intensifying into early next year.
Government agencies are actively preparing for extreme heat and prolonged water shortages, focusing on reservoir management to secure water supplies for consumption and agriculture until 2028.
Farmers are urged to adapt crop cultivation strategies, with GISTDA introducing platforms like 'check laeng' and 'dragonfly' to aid planning during the dry season amidst reduced rainfall and affected ground moisture.

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River City Bangkok hosts "The Dance in Between" by Hiroko Hongyok until March 14, exploring "in-betweenness" through abstract art, and screens "Degas: Passion for Perfection" on March 13 and 27.
Warin Lab Contemporary, a new art space in Soi Charoenkrung 36, debuts with "Swamped," a multidisciplinary exhibition addressing waste and the circular economy, running through April 21.
ATTA Gallery features "Fragments of Solitude," an exhibition of 30 new paintings by Italian artist Giacomo Faila, offering free admission to visitors.