Severe Flooding Hits Bangkok: Residents Stranded and Government Declares Holiday

Rescue teams evacuate a family, including an infant, from a flooded home in Lat Phrao 101.

Severe flooding near The Mall Bangkapi leaves vehicles submerged and residents stranded.

A restaurant owner and his family are forced to seek shelter on the Bang Kapi skywalk.

Discussion on why Bangkok's canals are full and the slow response to the flooding.

Reports of strong water currents and the necessity of early evacuation in Mueang Kan.

The Prime Minister declares special holidays for four provinces to ease traffic and aid drainage.

The Prime Minister visits flood-hit communities and orders the setup of field kitchens.

The Prime Minister spends 18,000 baht of his own money to buy food from local shops for residents.

Residents express frustration over the slow government reaction despite being the capital city.

Meteorological updates suggest rain is moving west, and Governor Chadchart provides a recovery timeline.

Governor Chadchart details the closure of 437 BMA schools and the plan to assist bedridden patients.

Assessment of the Thonburi side and identification of remaining high-risk communities.