DISASTER● ELEVATEDSep 29 · Sep 29, 2026, 6:33 AM
One Bangkok flood battle after another as Thai Airways races to clear baggage backlog
South China Morning Post · east asia
Standing water in Thailand’s capital is expected to clear within three days if there is no additional rainfall, the government said on Tuesday, as flag carrier Thai Airways struggled to resume regular services following heavy rain and flooding. The cabinet will discuss long-term plans to address flooding and recovery measures on Tuesday, government spokesperson Ekkapob Pianpises told a news briefing. Bangkok was hit by around 320mm (12.6 inches) of rain over two to three days last week,...
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