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Severe Flooding Hits Bangkok's Bang Kapi and Ramkhamhaeng Districts
Thai Ch8•23:33•Disasters•
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Severe flooding in Bangkok has turned markets into 'floating markets' and forced commuters to switch from buses to boats.
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Heavy rains cause widespread flooding across Bangkok.
Water levels in Bang Kapi and Ramkhamhaeng reach 50-60 cm, stalling vehicles.
Bang Kapi market transforms into a floating market; vendors slash prices due to lack of ice.
Police officials visit Seri Thai Road to distribute food and assess needs.
Police begin towing abandoned cars from Phetchaburi Road as water recedes in some areas.
Flooding affects the perimeter of the Lard Yao prison complex.
Who & What's Involved
Bang Kapi MarketRamkhamhaeng 65Phetchaburi RoadLard Yao Prison GroupDepartment of CorrectionsPol. Gen. Samran NuannomPol. Lt. Gen. Noppasin Poonsawat
Topics
Bangkok FloodingUrban AdaptationEmergency ReliefEconomic Impact on VendorsPublic Infrastructure
Locations
Bang KapiRamkhamhaengPhetchaburi RoadChatuchakKhlong Tan