Thailand approves emergency funding
Summary
Thailand's government has approved 4.1 billion baht in emergency funds for flood victims after torrential rains killed at least 19 people and affected more than 2.6 million. Bangkok is drying out, but some neighborhoods remain flooded and disruptions continue at the airport and across the country.
Key Points
- Thailand approved 4.1 billion baht in emergency funds to compensate flood victims nationwide.
- The floods have affected more than 2.6 million people and killed at least 19, with 29 provinces still impacted.
- Bangkok is recovering, but some neighborhoods remain inundated and the main airport is facing a major baggage backlog.
- Thai Airways apologized for baggage delays and canceled more than 10 flights as flooding disrupted operations.
