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Bangkok Governor Orders Schools Closed Monday as Floods Stabilize
Bangkok's governor ordered schools closed Monday as flooding gradually stabilizes across the capital, with water levels expected to drop over the next 2-3 days as rain subsides and pumping stations operate at full capacity.
Bangkok Residents Criticize Delayed Flood Alerts
Bangkok's Ratchada area faces severe flooding from continuous rainfall, with blocked drainage trapping water and disrupting traffic since overnight September 26. Residents criticize the government's delayed flood alerts, which gave them no
Heavy Rain Swamps Bangkok, Celebrities Help Evacuate During Flooding
Severe flooding across Bangkok forced evacuations on September 26, with actress Kimberley and husband Mark Prin helping her mother escape rising waters in their neighborhood.
Flooding Washes Away Highway 3076 in Chachoengsao
Flooding has washed out Highway 3076 in Chachoengsao's Tha Ta Kiae district, forcing a complete closure of the key economic route linking to Sa Kaeo and the Northeast. Authorities plan to deploy a steel bridge to restore access for small ve
Heavy Rain Grounds 103 Flights at Suvarnabhumi Airport
Heavy rainfall across Thailand has grounded 103 flights at Suvarnabhumi Airport, with authorities implementing 24-hour monitoring and coordination measures as a severe monsoon system brings flooding risks through September 27.
Iran Offers Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz in 7 Days
Iran's Foreign Minister says the country has offered the US a deal to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz within seven days if Washington meets unspecified conditions outlined in a June agreement, with the US signaling it's in n
Thailand Faces China in Asian Games Football Quarterfinal
Thailand faces China in the Asian Games men's football quarterfinal on September 26, with the winner advancing further in the tournament at Toyota Stadium.
Motorway M7 Flooded, Both Directions Closed Near Chachoengsao
Motorway M7 near Chachoengsao flooded both directions on September 26 after water from parallel roads overflowed onto the roadway; authorities urge drivers to use alternate routes via Nong Kham, Bang Phra, or Ban Bueng interchanges.
Thai Padel Team Stranded as Flight Delayed Nearly 10 Hours
Thai padel team members heading to Japan for their Asian Games debut were stuck on a Thai Airways flight delayed nearly 10 hours due to radar repairs, with multiple postponements leaving them frustrated.
Heavy Flooding Strikes Kaeng Hang Maew; Monk Dies in Landslide
Heavy rainfall in Kaeng Hang Maew district, Chanthaburi, triggered flash floods and mudslides on September 25, killing a monk when a monastery meditation hall collapsed. Rescue teams are evacuating stranded residents and livestock as author
Thai Runner Biew Chases Gold in 100m at Asian Games
Thai sprinter Biew Phuripon Bunyason qualified as the top seed for today's 100m semi-final at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, posting a season-best 9.95 seconds. The 20-year-old competes in the semi-final at 5:33 PM, with the final at 8:10
Military Region 1 Mobilizes Forces for September 25-27 Downpour
Military Region 1 has mobilized all forces to prepare for severe rainfall expected September 25-27 across Bangkok and surrounding areas, with personnel and equipment on standby to prevent flash floods and landslides.