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Paid articlePaywall Chadchart rejects claims of flood-relief dispute: Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has denied a conflict with the government over flood relief funding ...
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Paid articlePaywall Floods test Anutin and Chadchart: The recent Bangkok floods have opened a new political fault line between the national government and City Hall ...
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Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has assured residents via the "Ejan" media outlet that he will continue to monitor the situation until ... Show more
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Canals full, roads submerged as Bangkok declares flood disaster: Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt urged people to stay home after almost 300mm of rain fell ...
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Key FactsBangkok declares flood disaster after heavy rain
Sep 26, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
- The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration declared a disaster across all 50 districts, granting local organisations special powers.
- After almost 48 hours of near-continuous rain, at least 13 roads flooded and residents waded through deep water.
- Around 980 people were staying in temporary shelters, while 36 bedridden people were transferred to hospitals.
- Chadchart said drainage was expected to take two to three days if no further rain fell.
The water keeps coming in. It's hard to go out now. It's like at my waist level now,— Somkid Pheuk-ngam, 67, a vendor who lives near a canal just north of central Bangkok, speaking to AFP
Drainage slow, but no risk of fresh flooding, says governor: The flood is draining slowly in eastern Bangkok, but the good news is forecasts indicate there is no ...
bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3331138/drainage-slow-but-no-risk-of-fresh-flooding-says-governor
Paid articlePaywall PM ignores calls to fire Chadchart: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul rejected calls to remove Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt from his post as the ...
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Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has defended the city's flood-management strategy, rejecting claims that Bangkok had abandoned its royal ... Show more
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt gives an update on flood relief efforts during a live session at the Flood Prevention System Control Section on Tuesday ... Show more
Paid articlePaywall Rain to ease over next 3 days: Bangkok authorities will step up drainage over the next three days as rainfall is forecast to ease, with Governor Chadchart ...
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All 50 districts of Bangkok have been declared flood disaster areas, according to a statement issued Saturday by the city’s disaster prevention and mitigation ... Show more
Heavy flooding remains in eastern Bangkok: Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said heavy flooding continued in eastern districts of Bangkok as most main canals ...
bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3326980/heavy-flooding-remains-in-eastern-bangkok
Eastern Bangkok on flood alert as water in canals reaches critical levels: Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt on Sept 25 warned residents in low-lying ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/09/25/eastern-bangkok-on-flood-alert-as-water-in-canals-reaches-critical-levels
No issues found during inspections of Bangkok data centres: No issues had been found during inspections of data centres in Bangkok, when monitoring measures were ...
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Paid articlePaywall City orders checks on 47 data centres: Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has ordered inspections of 47 data centres to assess their energy use ...
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Fire-hit Klongthom Center can’t be saved, says Chadchart: Fire broke out again on Saturday afternoon at Klongthom Center in Bangkok, after a major blaze ...
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Bangkok halts new data centre approvals: No more licences will be issued for new data centres in Bangkok, governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Wednesday ...
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No evidence yet of arson in Klongthom Centre fire: Police have so far found no evidence of arson in the Klongthom Shopping Centre fire to support speculation of ...
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Major Bangkok blaze hits 300 stalls in Khlong Thom, injures 11 amid toxic smoke alert
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City officials will inspect about 1,100 entertainment venues in the capital over the next 60 days to ensure they comply with public safety regulations ... Show more
Bangkok bar fire: What is known so far: An explosive fire broke out at a popular pub in Bangkok, killing 27 and injuring at least 63 others.
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Key FactsDeadly Blaze Strikes Popular Bangkok Pub
Jul 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news.sky.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news.sky.com
- A fire at a well-known pub in Bangkok's Chatuchak district resulted in a minimum of 27 fatalities.
- The incident reportedly began with smoke from a circuit breaker near the stage, followed by a power outage and explosion.
- Numerous victims were discovered in the pub's bathrooms as firefighters managed to control the blaze.
- Officials continue to investigate the cause while urging relatives to use a dedicated hotline for missing persons.
if they suspect any relatives have been at the entertainment venue and cannot be contacted, or if they believe the relatives may have visited this venue— Officials urging the public to contact authorities about missing relatives
Chadchart to begin second term as Bangkok governor on Thursday: Chadchart Sittipunt will officially begin his second term as Bangkok governor on Thursday ...
bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/3282925/chadchart-to-begin-second-term-as-bangkok-governor-on-thursday
Chadchart sets out work plan: Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has pledged to launch a 100-day programme focused on tackling air pollution ...
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OpinionSecond term the real test: In one of the most one-sided -- and arguably least exciting -- gubernatorial elections ever, Chadchart Sittipunt secured another ...
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Bangkok city election live vote counting: Vote counting is under way in Bangkok’s 2026 gubernatorial election, with early results putting Chadchart ...
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Chadchart widens lead in race for Bangkok governor: Chadchart Sittipunt has gained more popularity among voters, who will drop the ballots in elections for a ...
bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/3273319/chadchart-widens-lead-in-race-for-bangkok-governor
The Chadchart advantage: As Bangkok heads towards the gubernatorial election on June 28, the race appears increasingly tilted in favour of former governor ...
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'Agong' claims yet to make a dent: Former Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt remains the overwhelming favourite to win another term ...
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Former Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has insisted that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's (BMA) controversial exercise equipment procurement ... Show more
Claims grow of BMA 'hidden network of influence': An alleged "Agong system" or "Agong regime" within the Bangkok Metropolitan ...
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Chadchart under fire over claims of meddling in appointments: Activist Srisuwan Janya on Monday petitioned the National Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate ...
bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/3267838/chadchart-under-fire-over-claims-of-meddling-in-appointments
Nida Poll surveyed 2,000 eligible voters in Bangkok by telephone from June 2-4, asking who they world support in the Bangkok gubernatorial election and found ... Show more
Bangkok Post - Topic Bangkok governor election
Bangkok Post - Topic Bangkok governor election
Abhisit confident Democrats can win back Bangkok voters: Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has expressed confidence that the party can persuade Bangkok ...
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Chadchart still favourite in Bangkok governor race: Former governor Chadchart Sittipunt remained a preferred choice for voters to return to run the Bangkok ...
bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/3262724/chadchart-still-favourite-in-bangkok-governor-race
City's reformer falling short: As Bangkok moves toward its next gubernatorial election, one question is already taking shape: after four years in office ...
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Gov Chadchart to resign early, run again as independent: Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has announced he will resign from office at 5pm on Monday ...
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Chadchart exit may trigger vote: If Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt resigns from office, a new gubernatorial election must be held within 60 days ...
bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/3256255/chadchart-exit-may-trigger-vote
Bangkok race set to tighten: The race for Bangkok governor is shaping up to be far more competitive than the sweeping victory secured by Chadchart Sittipunt four ...
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Songkran crowds swamp Bangkok's Silom area as New Phran Nok grinds to a halt: BANGKOK: Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has warned the public to avoid both ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/04/14/songkran-crowds-swamp-bangkok039s-silom-area-as-new-phran-nok-grinds-to-a-halt
Repairs to the Samsen Road section between Vajira Hospital and Samsen police station are expected to be completed before the road reopens in October 2027 ... Show more
Samsen Road sinkhole repairs to finish in 2027
Samsen Road sinkhole repairs to finish in 2027
Voting went smoothly in Bangkok with no reports of major issues at polling stations across the city, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Sunday ... Show more
Bangkok voting smooth, no major issues, says city governor
Bangkok voting smooth, no major issues, says city governor
Health warnings have been issued for Bangkok as PM2.5 levels are forecast to rise this week, prompting potential work-from-home arrangements to limit exposure ... Show more
Social sites, cloud computing pose new threats
Social sites, cloud computing pose new threats
Bangkok has opened a special channel via the Traffy Fondue platform for reporting obstructions or safety hazards caused by election signs ... Show more
Bangkok opens channel for reporting problematic election signs
Bangkok opens channel for reporting problematic election signs
A majority of Bangkok residents are satisfied with the performance of Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt after three and a half years in office ... Show more
Bangkokians give governor Chadchart high marks: poll
Bangkokians give governor Chadchart high marks: poll
Governor Chadchart launches ‘Bangkok Solar City’ to drive the capital toward clean energy
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Flash floods occurred in several districts in Thailand overnight on Sunday, November 2. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Monday that Bangkok's ... Show more
Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt announced the capital is prepared for the haze season starting in December, with 10 new pollution control measures ... Show more
Capital ready for the haze season: BMA
Capital ready for the haze season: BMA
Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has ordered traffic adjustments around the Sept 24 sinkhole on Samsen Road ahead of the new school term ... Show more
Sinkhole area girds for school traffic
Sinkhole area girds for school traffic
Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt raised the flag as an electric vehicle caravan from Bangkok to Beijing got under way on Friday ... Show more
Bangkok-Beijing ‘friendship caravan’ sets off
Bangkok-Beijing ‘friendship caravan’ sets off
Some fares on the Green Line will have to increase because the current fare structure of the light-rail mass transit service is unsustainable ... Show more
Some Green Line fares will rise, says Bangkok governor
Some Green Line fares will rise, says Bangkok governor
Artists have repaired a mural that was recently defaced with graffiti on Charoen Krung 30 Road in Bang Rak district of Bangkok ... Show more
Defaced Bangkok street mural restored
Defaced Bangkok street mural restored
Essential soil safety tests at the Samsen Road sinkhole site in Dusit district are delaying its filling-in, as the demolition of adjacent Samsen police station ... Show more
Safety tests delaying filling-in of Bangkok’s giant sinkhole
Safety tests delaying filling-in of Bangkok’s giant sinkhole
Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt condemned vandals who defaced a newly painted graffiti mural in Charoen Krung Soi 30 ... Show more
Bangkok hunt for vandals who damaged graffiti art
Bangkok hunt for vandals who damaged graffiti art
Bangkok sinkhole: Traffic on collapsed road to be restored by Oct 8: Overnight, 110 cubic meters of concrete were poured, with an additional 120 cubic meters ...
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Capital 'ready' for torrential rain this week: Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has reassured residents that the capital is prepared to cope with ...
bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3109760/capital-ready-for-torrential-rain-this-week
City gains stronger powers against smog: Bangkok will be designated a "special pollution control zone" from November to March in an unprecedented ...
bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3101772/city-gains-stronger-powers-against-smog
Bangkok to open new street food hub: Bangkok, famed for its vibrant street food scene, is set to open a new street food hub, Hawker Centre ...
bangkokpost.com/life/social-and-lifestyle/3086778/bangkok-to-open-new-street-food-hub
Rajavithi Skywalk takes shape: After nearly a decade of discussion, the Rajavithi Skywalk project has finally taken shape with the driving of its first pile on ...
bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3084826/rajavithi-skywalk-takes-shape
Smart traffic lights ‘cut Bangkok travel delays by 10-41%’: The installation of smart traffic signal systems at 72 major intersections in Bangkok has helped ...
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Bangkok remembers Black May 1992 events: A remembrance ceremony took place in Bangkok on Saturday, marking 33 years since the Black May events in 1992 that ...
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Search operation officially ends at Bangkok collapse site: Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt on Tuesday declared an official end to a six-week mission to ...
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BANGKOK - A religious ceremony began on Tuesday morning to mark the conclusion of the massive search operation at the site of the collapsed State Audit Office ... Show more
BANGKOK - Rescuers heard soft calls for help and responding knocks from beneath the rubble of the collapsed State Audit Office site in Chatuchak district of ... Show more
Amid the recent earthquake in Bangkok, Chadchart Sittipunt swiftly mobilised rescue teams and opened emergency shelters—reassuring the public in a moment of ... Show more
Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt will announce a new work-from-home policy on Monday, as well as adding more schools to its clean air shelter project ... Show more