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Bangkok Braces for Heavy Rain from October 9 to 13
Thailand is heading into another period of heavy rainfall from October 9 to 13, with Bangkok and surrounding areas particularly affected on October 10, 11 and 12. The new weather warning comes just as the capital prepares to host the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings.

Thailand: Water from the North Raises Flood Risk Around Bangkok
Thailand is entering a new phase of the current flood situation as water flowing down from the North continues to enter the Chao Phraya river system. Authorities are gradually increasing releases from the Chao Phraya Dam, while six downstream provinces have been placed under close watch.

Bangkok Airport: Flight Cancellations and Baggage Delays at Suvarnabhumi
Flight disruptions are continuing at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport following the heavy rainfall and flooding of late September. Thai Airways has announced further cancellations and schedule changes through October 3, while around 8,000 delayed bags are still being processed.

Bangkok Floods: What Impact Could They Have on Thailand Tourism During China’s Golden Week?
Severe flooding in Bangkok comes at a particularly important time for Thailand’s tourism industry. The country is preparing for a major influx of Chinese travellers during China’s Golden Week, while flooding continues to affect parts of the capital.

Bangkok Floods: Can You Still Get Around and Reach the Airports?
After almost 300 mm of rain fell within 48 hours, Bangkok has experienced widespread flooding, disrupting traffic in several parts of the capital. All 50 Bangkok districts have been declared disaster areas. On Sunday, September 27, floodwaters were beginning to recede in some areas, but travelling around the city remained difficult.

Southern Thailand Floods: Updated Travel Information and Safety Guidance for Visitors
Flood conditions in Southern Thailand have significantly improved. According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), most destinations and essential services now operate normally. Here is the updated situation and the key information travellers need.

Typhoon Ragasa in Thailand: Forecasts, Floods and Safety Risks
Although Typhoon Ragasa will not make landfall in Thailand, it is intensifying the monsoon, bringing heavy rain, flash floods and coastal hazards across the country.

Bangkok Is Sinking: Floods, Rising Seas and a Looming Climate Crisis
The Thai capital faces a growing environmental crisis: land subsidence, rising sea levels, polluted canals and increasingly chaotic rainfall. Without urgent action, Bangkok could be permanently underwater by 2050.