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City lashed by almost 300mm of rain in last 48 hours

AI In-brief 26 Sept 15:16

City lashed by almost 300mm of rain in last 48 hours

Bangkok endured nearly 300mm of rain in 48 hours, causing severe flooding in eastern districts and inundating communities along discolored canals.
City authorities are running all water pumps at full capacity and advising residents to stay home due to impassable roads, with schools converted into temporary flood shelters.

Cabinet declares December 16 a public holiday for Royal Cremation of the late Queen Mother

AI In-brief Today 17:52

Cabinet declares December 16 a public holiday for Royal Cremation of the late Queen Mother

The Cabinet officially declared Wednesday, December 16, 2026, a special government holiday to observe the Royal Cremation Ceremony of the late Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother.
Preparations for the historic royal ceremony, including the construction and intricate decoration of the Royal Crematorium, are progressing on schedule, with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul overseeing coordination to uphold ancient traditions.

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