Disaster declared as heavy rains spark Bangkok flooding

Days of relentless heavy rain have left large parts of Bangkok underwater, prompting the city’s politician to declare the area a disaster‑affected zone. Videos from Bangkok show cars attempting to navigate roads that have been completely submerged by floodwaters, with some vehicles appearing stranded. “Almost 300 millimetres (11.8 inches) has fallen implicit the period, and much is expected successful the coming days, according to Governor Chadchart Sittipunt.”