Bangkok Declares State of Emergency as Floods Reach Waist-Deep

Bangkok has declared a state of emergency across the capital after nearly 48 hours of heavy rain overwhelmed urban canals, flooding roads, homes, and shops with water reaching waist level in some areas. The immediate impact is on urban infrastructure and public safety, with the full extent of damage and duration of flooding still uncertain. This is a significant disruption to a major economic hub, potentially affecting logistics and local markets.