Thailand’s Government Approves Emergency Funding After Deadly Floods that Impacted Millions
The Interior Ministry will distribute the aid to people in 29 provinces after floods killed at least 19 and affected more than 2.6 million people.
- On Tuesday, Thailand's government approved $122 million in emergency funds to assist more than 2.6 million people affected by flooding that has killed at least 19 since mid-September.
- Residents in 29 of Thailand's 76 provinces remained impacted by the floods on Tuesday, while Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa reported the flooding caused an estimated 22 million baht in business damage.
- Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport struggled with a massive luggage backlog on Tuesday, prompting Thai Airways CEO Chai Eamsiri to apologize for flight cancellations while the Thai Air Force deployed personnel to assist.
- In Bang Kapi, one of Bangkok's hardest hit neighborhoods, vendors navigated floodwater to reach makeshift markets; Lon Cheng, a vendor who lived in Thailand for over 20 years, reported spending 70,000 baht while selling only 20,000 baht.
- Neighboring countries also faced widespread flooding, with Myanmar reporting at least 10 deaths in the Tanintharyi region and flash floods in Cambodia affecting 44,889 families and forcing nearly 4,000 people to evacuate.
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Thailand’s government approves emergency funding after deadly floods that impacted millions
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand ‘s government approved emergency funds Tuesday for flood victims amounting to $122 million following a deluge that had battered the country since mid-September, affecting more than 2.6 million people and killing at least 19. The country’s capital, Bangkok, was recovering after days of torrential rains and widespread flooding, but some disruptions...
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Thailand approves emergency relief as floods affect millions
BANGKOK — Thailand approved emergency funds on Tuesday for flood victims amounting to $122 million following a deluge that battered the country since mid-September, affecting more than 2.6 million people.The country’s capital, Bangkok, was recovering after days of torrential rains and widespread flooding, but some disruptions remained. Thailand’s main airport, which had been struck by flight cancellations, was struggling with a major baggage bac…
Thailand’s government approves emergency funding after deadly floods that impacted millions – WTOP News
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand ‘s government approved emergency funds Tuesday for flood victims amounting to $122 million following a deluge that had battered the country since mid-September, affecting more than 2.6 million people and killing at least 19. The country’s capital, Bangkok, was recovering after days of torrential rains and widespread flooding, but some disruptions remained. Thailand’s main airport, which had been struck with flight cancell…
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Thailand's government approves emergency funding after deadly floods that impacted millions
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand 's government approved emergency funds Tuesday for flood victims amounting to $122 million following a deluge that had battered the country since mid-September, affecting more than 2.6 million people and killing at least 19.
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