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    Extreme rain, overwhelmed drains: Why Bangkok flooded and what could have been avoided

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    October 13, 2026
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    Thailand has strengthened its flood defences since the catastrophic 2011 disaster, but recent extreme rainfall has exposed persistent weaknesses in drainage, urban planning and water management, say experts.

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