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Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:46:00 +0700
Bangkok canals being drained ahead of more rain
Flood drainage is being sped up in eastern areas of Bangkok ahead of heavy rain forecast over several days later this week.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:31:00 +0700
Pet lovers upset by PM's 'save humans first' flood directive
Animal lovers on social media are upset by Prime Minister Anutin Charvirakul's advice that people evacuating their flooded homes should initially leave their pets behind and focus on saving human lives first.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:40:00 +0700
Toxic flood worries in industrial Prachin Buri
PRACHIN BURI - Flooding in this eastern industrial province has raised concerns beyond the natural disaster itself, centred on contaminants from factory waste mixing with floodwater and posing a risk to people's lives.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0700
How Malaysia offers Chinese property investors Singapore’s comfort at prices lower than Thailand
Malaysia is proving to be a middle ground for many Hong Kong and mainland Chinese investors looking to buy property in a country that provides the stability Singapore offers, but with competitive price points similar to those found in Thailand, accor...

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:14:00 +0700
Govt defends 'sin tax' funding shake-up
The government has defended proposed changes to the funding of four state bodies, rejecting claims that they would lower alcohol and tobacco taxes or benefit producers.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:05:00 +0700
From catastrophe relief to risk transfer
Thailand is no stranger to natural disasters, which have become more frequent and severe in recent years as the impacts of climate change intensify.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:02:00 +0700
Businesses brace for future floods by building better
Flooding in Bangkok last week again exposed the vulnerability of the capital due to its geography, with a large part of the city situated on floodplains along riverbanks and canals.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:48:00 +0700
Analysts predict Q4 tourism bonanza
As the high season nears, Thailand's tourism outlook is brightening for the final three months of 2026, with foreign arrivals gaining momentum thanks to recovering short-haul demand and expanding flight connectivity, while the domestic market remains...

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:42:00 +0700
Flood diversion plan faces scrutiny
The 160-billion-baht Chai Nat–Pasak–Gulf of Thailand water-diversion project has come under renewed scrutiny after the cabinet approved the scheme, which the government says will reduce flood risks across the Chao Phraya Basin.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:09:00 +0700
Newin wishes PM 2 more terms
Bhumjaithai Party heavyweight Newin Chidchob wished Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul another two terms in office, or until he grew tired of the job, as he celebrated his 68th birthday in Buri Ram on Sunday.

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