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Thai Airways is struggling to clear a backlog of about 5,000 stranded bags at Suvarnabhumi Airport due to recent flooding in Bangkok. The airline has enlisted the help of 69 members of the Thai Air Force to assist with baggage handling operations. Meanwhile, the cabinet will meet on Tuesday to discuss long-term plans and recovery measures for dealing with the severe rainfall, which amounted to nearly as much water as the city usually receives throughout September.

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Bangkok, Thailand declared a flood disaster zone after 48 hours of heavy rain caused widespread flooding, submerging roads and forcing thousands to evacuate. Over 300 millimeters (11.8 inches) of rain fell since Thursday afternoon, inundating canals and sending water into homes and businesses. The city's drainage system was overwhelmed by the continuous rainfall, leading to severe traffic disruptions in a city already known for its congested roads. While casualties have not been reported yet, concerns remain as more rain is expected through Sunday, raising fears of further canal overflows. Governor Chadchart Sittipunt advised residents to stay indoors and move belongings to upper floors near canals. This flooding resembles the devastating 2011 event that killed over 500 people across Thailand.

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The carrier has deployed air force personnel to support ground operations at Suvarnabhumi Airport, where about 5,000 bags remain stranded The cabinet will discuss long-term plans to address flooding and recovery measures on Tuesday, government spokesperson Ekkapob Pianpises told a news briefing.

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🔮 The carrier has deployed air force personnel to support ground operations at Suvarnabhumi Airport, where about 5,000 bags remain stranded The cabinet will discuss long-term plans to address flooding and recovery measures on Tuesday, government spokesperson Ekkapob Pianpises told a news briefing.

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Bangkok was hit by around 320mm (12.6 inches) of rain over two to three days last week, nearly as much as the sprawling low-lying city usually gets in the whole of September. asserted

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Although Bangkok’s main airports kept running through the weekend rain and flooding, some baggage handling operations at Suvarnabhumi Airport were severely affected, with 69 Thai Air Force personnel called in on Monday to support ground operations of flag carrier Thai Airways. asserted

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One Bangkok flood battle after another as Thai Airways races to clear baggage backlog

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