Railway construction thought to have caused flooding in Pak Chong district

23 Sept 04:29 Key points summarised by AI

Residents in Pak Chong district suspect railway construction by Italian-Thai Development Plc. caused severe flooding by blocking natural waterways.
Unprecedented flood levels led to significant property damage, including cars and motorcycles, for residents who had never experienced such severe inundation.
Earth piles from the construction allegedly diverted flash floods from their usual creek path directly into low-lying communities, submerging areas under approximately one meter of water.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Today 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.