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BANGKOK – A heavy Bangkok downpour can leave you staring at a flooded street while pumps elsewhere are already running. Bangkok’s drainage capacity helps explain that mismatch, but no single figure tells you when your neighborhood will clear. The practical question is how much water the city can move, and where the route out slows […]

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OCT

Why Eastern Bangkok Floods Last and Longest

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – The rain has stopped, but your street is still underwater and the route to work remains blocked. When eastern Bangkok floods linger, low ground and limited drainage capacity can leave water standing long after the storm ends. However, flood duration varies by neighborhood and event, so the eastern districts don’t share one timetable […]

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OCT

Bangkok Begins Cleanup as New Storms Approaches

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – Residents in flooded districts finally started clearing thick mud from their homes early this morning. For a brief, hopeful moment, the skies cleared and stubborn floodwaters finally drained away. Exhausted families dragged ruined furniture onto the sidewalks and began scrubbing their living room floors. However, this much-needed relief might not last long. Meteorologists […]

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OCT

EV Abandoned During Bangkok Floods Bursts into Flames

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Rebecca Kim

BANGKOK – A white electric vehicle left behind during severe flooding mysteriously burst into flames in Bangkok. The dramatic blaze erupted late at night in the Don Mueang district on September 30, 2026. Local residents woke up to a terrifying scene as bright flames completely consumed the parked car. The abandoned EV was sitting along […]

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OCT

Lat Krabang Still Needs Help as Bangkok Drains

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Rebecca Kim

BANGKOK – The Metropolitan Bangkok area is finally seeing some much-needed relief as stubborn floodwaters steadily drain across most of the capital. However, several eastern districts remain deep underwater and continue to desperately need urgent government assistance. Lat Krabang and its nearby low-lying neighborhoods are still facing severe flooding challenges on a daily basis. Residents […]

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SEP

Can’t Find Your Car In Bangkok? City Says Contact Local Police

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – The recent heavy rainfall across Bangkok left many major streets and local neighborhoods deeply submerged under water. As a result, countless drivers were forced to abandon their stalled vehicles on flooded roads, tollways, and overpasses. Now that the floodwaters are finally beginning to recede, city officials are working around the clock to clear […]

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SEP

Power Cuts Scheduled Across Bangkok Region Today

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) has announced scheduled power cuts across the Bangkok region today. Residents in Bangkok, Samut Prakan, and Nonthaburi should prepare for temporary electricity disruptions on September 30. These planned power suspensions are absolutely vital for upgrading the local metropolitan electrical grid safely. These scheduled outages are strictly necessary for […]

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SEP

Bangkok Begins Removing Abandoned Cars to Clear Roadways

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is taking swift action to remove abandoned vehicles from city streets. Working closely with local police and district offices, city officials have launched a major cleanup operation. Their goal is to clear stranded cars that block traffic and create safety hazards. This massive effort aims to get traffic flowing […]

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SEP

Army and BMA Set Up Field Kitchens and Shelters in Bangkok

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Naree Srisuk

BANGKOK – Severe flooding has recently overwhelmed many neighborhoods across Bangkok. In response, the Royal Thai Army and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) have launched a massive joint rescue operation. They are working quickly to provide safety, food, and shelter to thousands of affected residents. Rising floodwaters have trapped many families inside their homes. Soldiers […]

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SEP

Floating Vendors Keep Bangkok Fed In Deep Water

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Rebecca Kim

BANGKOK – Heavy monsoon rains have transformed the busy streets of Bangkok into waist-deep rivers this week. However, local street vendors are refusing to let the rising floodwaters wash away their daily business. Instead of closing down, these resourceful traders have quickly built floating stalls using plastic boxes and empty oil drums. Residents are now […]

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