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Chaos has gripped Suvarnabhumi Airport due to a shortage of ground-handling staff following flooding in the capital, with passengers complaining of lengthy waits for their baggage and a lack of clear information about when their luggage would arrive.
Residents living upstream of the Chao Phraya Dam have been advised to brace for rising water levels as the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) limits downstream discharges to mitigate flooding.
Thai Airways International has cancelled 14 flights scheduled for September 29th and 30th, as flooding in Bangkok and surrounding areas continues to affect airport operations.
Thailand’s women’s 4x100m relay team won silver at the Asian Games in Nagoya on Monday, edging hosts Japan by just 0.01 second, as Thailand added one silver and two bronze medals to its tally on the ninth day of competition.
The current flooding is estimated to have caused 12.3 billion baht in economic damage, with Bangkok accounting for the largest share at about 7 billion baht, followed by the eastern region at 2.9 billion baht, according to the University of the Thai
Thai badminton player Pitchamon Opatniputh, who is competing at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, has tested positive for the banned substance furosemide, with the result confirmed after a second sample produced the same result, Tourism and Sports M
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt admitted today that draining water from Prawet Buri Rom Canal is very difficult because the canal is winding and excess water has to be drained from Lat Krabang to the pumping station at Phra Khanong.
The Constitutional Court ruled on Monday that the use of barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers in the February 8 general election did not violate the Constitution or undermine voters’ right to a secret ballot.
In contrast to many other parts of Thailand, Lee district in the northern province of Lampang is facing drought, with water in natural watercourses drying up and rice and maize crops withering in the fields.
US President Donald Trump offered to sell arms to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in response to concern over weapons sales to Taiwan, the US ambassador to China said in a Fox News interview that aired Sunday.
Police have charged two men after a video showing a man riding a jet ski through floodwater on Phetchaburi Road in Bangkok sparked criticism on social media.
Wildlife specialists, veterinarians and volunteers worked through the night on Sunday to save deer and other animals stranded by rising floodwater at a private park in Bangkok.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul travelled by boat last night to distribute relief supplies to residents of the heavily flooded Klong Chan housing estate in Bangkok’s Bang Kapi district.
The Department of Corrections evacuated 30 female and sick inmates from Kabin Buri District Prison in Prachin Buri province yesterday as floodwater rose to about 1.5 metres around the facility.
The Phuket girl who recently busked at night markets in her native Thailand received a grand welcome from crowds of fans and local residents on Sunday after winning America’s Got Talent and gaining fans around the world.
Puripol Boonson won the men’s 200 metres gold at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan on Sunday, clocking 19.88 seconds to complete a sprint double after winning the 100m title earlier in the Games.
