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Thailand declares two-day civil service holiday amid floods, could affect court ruling
Cabinet-approved holidays aim to reduce travel disruptions as nearly 300 mm of rain flooded major roads and left some residents stranded, officials said.
- On Sept 27, Thailand's Cabinet approved special holidays for civil servants in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, and Samut Prakan for Sept 28 and 29. The measure aims "to reduce travel and ease traffic disruptions for the public."
- After nearly 300 mm of rain fell over 48 hours, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration declared the capital a disaster-affected area, causing flooding on major roads that left some vehicles partly submerged.
- Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul instructed provincial governors to deploy personnel, machinery, and relief supplies, while authorities prepared temporary shelters and authorized emergency funds through the DDPM.
- While rainfall eased, many areas remain inundated with residents stranded in their homes, and several major roads stay inaccessible near Don Mueang Airport and along Phetchaburi Road.
- The holiday measure could delay a legal ruling on electoral ballots used in February's election, though the court has not announced whether the verdict's timing will change.
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The Independent (US)Thailand declares public holiday as Bangkok races to drain floodwaters
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Bangkok and three neighbouring provinces get two‑day holiday as Thailand ramps up flood response
BANGKOK, Sept 27 — Thailand has declared September 28 and 29 as special public holidays in Bangkok and three neighbouring provinces as authorities step up flood response efforts...
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