https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bangkok-floodwaters-begin-to-ease-after-torrential-rains-affect-700-000-peopleContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bangkok-floodwaters-begin-to-ease-after-torrential-rains-affect-700-000-peoplehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bangkok-floodwaters-begin-to-ease-after-torrential-rains-affect-700-000-people#u93713Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:25:19 +0000Floodwaters in Bangkok are receding after nearly continuous rainfall over the weekend. Some neighborhoods and major roads remain inundated. The floods have affected 700,000 people. The Thai government has declared a two-day civil service holiday and approved emergency funding. Residents are navigating waist-deep waters, and some areas have created floating markets.Why it mattersThe floods in Bangkok have caused significant disruptions, affecting daily life and transportation. The Thai government is working to clear the floodwater, with expectations to complete the task in two to three days. Th