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SRT cancels Eastern Line trains amid floods, Red Line services suspended Sept 26
SRT cancels Eastern Line trains amid floods, Red Line services suspended Sept 26
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026
Flooding disrupts Eastern Line trains on September 26, while both Red Line routes suspend services for safety checks following a separate faultAnutin invites UK investors into Thailand’s AI, health and clean-energy sectors
Anutin invites UK investors into Thailand’s AI, health and clean-energy sectors
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has invited more UK investment in AI, healthcare, data centres and clean energy as Thailand advances its OECD accession process.Bangkok expects to drain floods in 2–3 rain-free days as five canals stay critical and city schools close Sept 28
Bangkok expects to drain floods in 2–3 rain-free days as five canals stay critical and city schools close Sept 28
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026
Bangkok expects flood drainage in 2–3 days if rain stops and will close city-run schools on September 28 as five canals remain at critical levelsFour airlines offer flexible travel options as Bangkok flooding disrupts journeys
Four airlines offer flexible travel options as Bangkok flooding disrupts journeys
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026
AirAsia, Nok Air, Thai Lion Air and Thai Vietjet have introduced flight-change and travel-credit options for passengers affected by flooding from September 26-28.Could Thailand face a repeat of the 2011 floods? Three risk indicators and the threat of ‘rain bombs’
Could Thailand face a repeat of the 2011 floods? Three risk indicators and the threat of ‘rain bombs’
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026
Could Thailand experience another flood disaster in 2026 as severe as the one in 2011? Based on their latest assessments of water and weather conditions, two disaster and environmental specialists consider a repeat this year “virtually impossible”Five bus routes suspended as flooding hits several provinces
Five bus routes suspended as flooding hits several provinces
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026
Transport Co says five private joint-service bus routes have been temporarily suspended because of flooding, while all of its own services continue to operate normally.Thailand waives tolls on 8 expressways until midnight Sept 27
Thailand waives tolls on 8 expressways until midnight Sept 27
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026
EXAT waives tolls on eight expressways from 1pm on September 26 until midnight at the end of September 27 to ease flood-related travel disruptionFlooding affects 109 highway points as eight sections become impassable
Flooding affects 109 highway points as eight sections become impassable
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026
The Department of Highways reports flooding at 109 locations across 19 provinces, with eight highway sections impassable and part of Motorway 7 also closed.Ekniti highlights Thailand’s return to global stage as IMF–World Bank host with Royal Pavilion planned for Oct 13
Ekniti highlights Thailand’s return to global stage as IMF–World Bank host with Royal Pavilion planned for Oct 13
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026
Ekniti expects trade, tourism and investment gains from the October 12–18 IMF–World Bank meetings, with a Royal Pavilion planned for October 13Suriya orders round-the-clock flood response and faster drainage to Gulf
Suriya orders round-the-clock flood response and faster drainage to Gulf
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026
Agriculture Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has ordered round-the-clock flood monitoring, rapid drainage and full deployment of equipment to protect communities, farmland and economic areas.