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Bangkok has been declared a flood disaster zone after days of heavy rain left large parts of the Thai capital inundated. Thousands of residents have fled their homes as water levels rose across the city. Authorities are working to drain flooded districts, and international outlets are closely tracking the government's emergency response and the situation on the ground.
- 2Thailand declares two-day civil service holiday amid severe flooding▼Thailand declares two-day civil service holiday amid floods, could affect court ruling
Thai authorities have declared a two-day public holiday for civil servants as severe flooding disrupts large parts of the country. Reports note the closure could affect a scheduled court ruling, since courts and government offices may be closed. The move underscores how widespread the flooding has become, with normal government operations suspended to protect staff and manage the emergency response.