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Thai Government Considers Special Holiday Amid Bangkok Flood Recovery
TNN•10:33•Politics•
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Deputy Transport Minister Surapong Ang-ubolkul discusses transportation recovery and a potential special public holiday to alleviate flood-related travel chaos.
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Events
Severe flooding occurs across Bangkok and metropolitan areas.
Transport routes and airport operations are severely disrupted on Saturday.
Red Line electric train experiences power system issues and undergoes maintenance on September 26, 2026.
Prime Minister returns from overseas and calls a special cabinet meeting for 2:00 PM on September 26, 2026.
Government considers declaring Monday, September 27, 2026, as a public holiday.
Who & What's Involved
BMTAThai Smile BusRed Line electric trainBangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)OIC (Office of Insurance Commission)Surapong Ang-ubolkulKanjana
Topics
Flood RecoveryPublic TransportationPublic HolidaysUrban InfrastructureDisaster Management
Locations
BangkokChonburiSi RachaRatchadaLadpraoRama IXEkkamaiThonglorNew Phetchaburi Road