One Bangkok flood battle after another as Thai Airways races to clear baggage backlog
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Heavy rain and flooding in Bangkok disrupted Thai Airways’ operations, leaving the carrier working to clear a baggage backlog and restore regular services. The government expects standing water to recede within three days if more rain does not fall and is due to discuss longer-term flood mitigation and recovery plans.
Standing water in Thailand’s capital is expected to clear within three days if there is no additional rainfall, the government said on Tuesday, as flag carrier Thai Airways struggled to resume regular services following heavy rain and flooding. The cabinet will discuss long-term plans to address flooding and recovery measures on Tuesday, government spokesperson Ekkapob Pianpises told a news briefing. Bangkok was hit by around 320mm (12.6 inches) of rain over two to three days last week,...