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Extreme rain, overwhelmed drains: Why Bangkok flooded and what could have been avoided
CNA
Published 14 Oct 2026, 9:00 am·1 h ago·1 min read
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Thailand has strengthened its flood defences since the catastrophic 2011 disaster, but recent extreme rainfall has exposed persistent weaknesses in drainage, urban planning and water management, say experts.
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