Troops direct traffic after heavy rain and floods in Bangkok
Army battalions in Bangkok dispatched troops to help direct traffic at several spots after the capital was hit by heavy rain, resulting in flooding on many roads.
At the Nimitmai Intersection in Min Buri district, the water was about 20 centimetres high and troops from the Ninth Infantry Division were dispatched to direct traffic.
Troops were dispatched from the First Army Division’s First Infantry Battalion to help motorists at On Soi Phaholyothin 8 in Phayathai district, which was also flooded.
At the Yen Arkat Intersection on Soi Nonsee 14, troops from the First Infantry Battalion of the First Army Division were on standby to help motorists. The roads were covered by 5 to 10cm of water.
Another unit of troops was sent to direct traffic at the Thai Uhit bridge and on Boriphat Road in front of the King Rama VII Museum.
