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Thailand reservoirs near full as levels at 32 river stations rise above banks
Thailand reservoirs near full as levels at 32 river stations rise above banks
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
Thailand’s reservoir pressure is rising, with Pa Sak Jolasid at 102% and Prasae at 115% of capacity as 32 river stations in 15 provinces exceed their banks.Anutin launches flood war room with daily 8am briefings and defends cash handouts
Anutin launches flood war room with daily 8am briefings and defends cash handouts
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
Anutin defends giving his own money to flood-hit residents in Bangkok’s Sai Mai district, saying relief bags had run out and denying political motivesNine suspected drug smugglers killed, 272kg of meth seized in Chiang Rai shootout
Nine suspected drug smugglers killed, 272kg of meth seized in Chiang Rai shootout
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
Thai soldiers recovered 16 sacks of crystal meth after a Chiang Rai clash left nine suspects dead, with no military casualties, the army said.Four sponge-city models show how cities can adapt to heavier rain
Four sponge-city models show how cities can adapt to heavier rain
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
China, Germany, the Netherlands and Singapore offer different sponge-city approaches to absorbing, storing and reusing rainwater as urban flood risks rise.Kanchanaburi floods worsen as homes remain submerged by rising water
Kanchanaburi floods worsen as homes remain submerged by rising water
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
Kanchanaburi floods submerge homes in Dan Makham Tia, forcing residents to evacuate as Mae Klong Dam increases downstream releases.ONWR updates flood-risk provinces as Chao Phraya discharge rises
ONWR updates flood-risk provinces as Chao Phraya discharge rises
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
ONWR warns residents in riverside areas in six provinces to monitor rising water after Chao Phraya Dam discharge increased to 2,200 cubic metres per second.Mae Klong on red flood alert as runaway raft slams into dam gate
Mae Klong on red flood alert as runaway raft slams into dam gate
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
Kanchanaburi crews secured a raft at a dam gate as officials warned of peak flows of 2,500m³/s and urged residents to move belongings to safetyBangkok floods act like a hidden tax on the economy, World Bank warns
Bangkok floods act like a hidden tax on the economy, World Bank warns
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
World Bank analysis warns recurring Bangkok floods impose a hidden economic burden, disrupt transport and could intensify sharply as climate risks rise.Anutin visits flooded Sai Mai, promises special Bangkok relief
Anutin visits flooded Sai Mai, promises special Bangkok relief
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin visits flood-hit Sai Mai, pledges special assistance for Bangkok and coordinates pumps, supplies and electricity repairs for residents.Thailand wins 3 golds and a silver at Asian Games 2026 to rise to fifth on September 29
Thailand wins 3 golds and a silver at Asian Games 2026 to rise to fifth on September 29
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
Golds in badminton, men’s sepak takraw and PUBG MOBILE help Thailand reach 33 medals, while China leads the Asian Games table with 254