Flash floods occurred in several districts in Thailand overnight on Sunday, November 2. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Monday that Bangkok's drainage systems were designed to handle up to 60 millimetres of rain, but close to double that fell on many areas, with 131.5mm recorded in Laksi district. #news #Bangkok #Thailand #floods #rain | AsiaOne

As Thailand approaches a general election, analysts say populist campaign promises are becoming more restrained. Parties are focusing instead on debt restructuring, productivity and long-term economic challenges — raising questions about the future direction of Thai politics. | Bangkok Post

4.6K views · 37 reactions | On the 86th anniversary of the Siamese revolution, Dave Kendall interviews veteran Bangkok Post journalist Alan Dawson about this week's Big Issue: The ever-elusive election date. Read Alan's column at https://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinion/1491198/a-walk-in-the-park | Bangkok Post | Facebook