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Bangkok faces new flood risk as October 5-10 rain returns
environment8 days ago

Bangkok faces new flood risk as October 5-10 rain returns

Bangkok is preparing for a second wave of heavy rain and potential flooding from October 5 to 10, following a recent disaster zone declaration. Water management expert Attaseth Petchmeesri advises the city administration to prioritize draining stagnant water from swampy areas and canals before the new rainfall arrives. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is coordinating with the Royal Irrigation Department to install additional pumps and open water gates to prevent further submersion, while the government has approved $122 million for recovery efforts.

via Thai PBS World|
#bangkok#disaster-recovery#environment
Bangkok Flood Crisis: 300mm Rain Submerges Capital, 52,000 Homes Affected
world-news12 days ago

Bangkok Flood Crisis: 300mm Rain Submerges Capital, 52,000 Homes Affected

Bangkok declared a city-wide flood disaster on Saturday after nearly 48 hours of heavy rain, with some areas recording 300mm of rainfall. The flooding has affected approximately 52,000 households, forcing nearly 4,900 people into shelters. Authorities are working to drain the city's canal network, with rain expected to taper off by Monday.

via The Guardian|
#bangkok#climate-crisis#emergency-response
Bangkok declares city-wide disaster zone after 48 hours of relentless rain
weather13 days ago

Bangkok declares city-wide disaster zone after 48 hours of relentless rain

Bangkok authorities declared a disaster zone across all 50 districts of the Thai capital on September 26, 2026, following nearly 48 hours of continuous heavy rainfall. The event, which began on Thursday, resulted in approximately 300mm of rain, submerging roads, filling canals, and inundating homes and businesses. While the situation has stabilized, officials warn that draining the floodwaters will take two to three days if the rain ceases.

via Al Jazeera|
#bangkok#climate#emergency
Bangkok Declares Disaster Zone After 300mm Rain Submerges Capital
world13 days ago

Bangkok Declares Disaster Zone After 300mm Rain Submerges Capital

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt declared the entire capital a disaster zone on Saturday after nearly 300mm of rain fell in 48 hours. The flooding, which submerged major roads and filled canals, has forced evacuations and prompted the army to set up shelters. While the situation has stabilized, officials warn it will take two to three days to drain the water if rain stops.

via CNN|
#bangkok#climate#disaster-zone
Promising Australian teen golfer Jessica Bang dies in Thailand after brain haemorrhage
sports1 month ago

Promising Australian teen golfer Jessica Bang dies in Thailand after brain haemorrhage

Promising Australian teenage golfer Jessica Bang died in Bangkok, Thailand, at 18 after suffering a brain haemorrhage while preparing for a tournament; she had won her first professional event earlier this year, underwent emergency brain surgery, and did not recover; a GoFundMe was launched to help with medical expenses, and the WPGA Tour of Australasia mourned her loss.

via Al Jazeera|
#bangkok#brain-haemorrhage#golf
Thai teen shooter’s father issues apology as school rampage leaves eight dead
asia1 month ago

Thai teen shooter’s father issues apology as school rampage leaves eight dead

A 14-year-old boy opened fire at a Thai school, killing eight people and injuring more than 20 in what authorities call Thailand’s deadliest mass shooting since 2022. Investigators say the boy learned how to use a firearm via social media and watched violent content online; a BB gun had been confiscated by a teacher the previous year. The shooter’s father publicly apologized, saying, “I am deeply sorry to all the families.” Officials are discussing tighter gun controls and school-safety measures, including mental health screenings and emergency drills, in response to the incident.

via The Independent|
#asia#bangkok#gun-laws
Bangkok-area mass shooting leaves nine dead as Thailand considers tighter gun laws
world2 months ago

Bangkok-area mass shooting leaves nine dead as Thailand considers tighter gun laws

A 14-year-old opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School and at his grandparents’ home near Bangkok, killing eight people including school staff and his grandparents, then died by suicide; a 12-year-old girl died later in hospital, bringing the toll to nine. Fourteen others were injured, with seven in critical condition, as authorities recovered eight bodies and continued investigations. The gun used was small and reportedly registered to the shooter’s grandfather. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul pledged a new firearms law to restrict civilian gun carrying, amid Thailand’s high civilian gun ownership and past mass shootings. Schools planned to suspend classes for several days as the situation was investigated.

via Al Jazeera|
#bangkok#gun-control#gun-violence
Bangkok-area school shooting ends with gunman dead; Thailand vows tighter security
world2 months ago

Bangkok-area school shooting ends with gunman dead; Thailand vows tighter security

A 14-year-old gunman opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School near Bangkok, killing at least six people and wounding more than 20 before turning the weapon on himself; the suspect died by suicide, according to the prime minister. In response, Thailand's education ministry announced stricter school security and compensation of 20,000 THB per death and 5,000 THB per injury to victims' families; the school was temporarily closed as authorities investigate the motive and circumstances of the attack.

via CNN|
#bangkok#education-security#gun-violence
Bangkok bar blaze exposes safety loophole outside entertainment zones
world2 months ago

Bangkok bar blaze exposes safety loophole outside entertainment zones

Bangkok's Rong Beer Na Ladprao pub fire killed at least 32, echoing past Thai nightclub tragedies with crowded venues, rapid flames, thick smoke and blocked exits; investigators suspect an electrical fault igniting flammable insulation, spreading quickly. After the 2009 Santika Club fire, safety rules were tightened but only for venues inside designated entertainment zones, leaving thousands of pubs outside them unregulated. The Bangkok governor has pledged random inspections and stricter standards for such venues, but enforcement and corruption concerns threaten real reform.

via BBC|
#bangkok#bar-fire#corruption