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Bangkok Flooding Delays 21 Flights Between Hong Kong and Thai Capital

Heavy rainfall in Bangkok between Thursday and Monday caused the city's worst flooding in 15 years, leading Thai officials to declare it a disaster zone. At least 21 flights between Hong Kong and Bangkok were delayed, with one flight from Bangkok experiencing a nearly 24-hour delay. Despite the disruptions, central tourist areas and shopping centers in Bangkok remained largely unaffected. AI

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Bangkok Flooding Delays 21 Flights Between Hong Kong and Thai Capital

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Edith Lin,Lo Hoi-ying ·

    At least 21 Hong Kong-Bangkok flights delayed amid flooding in Thai capital

    At least 21 flights connecting Hong Kong and Bangkok were disrupted on Sunday and Monday, with passengers on one service leaving the Thai capital facing a nearly 24-hour delay after the Southeast Asian city was hit by its worst flood in 15 years. Heavy rainfall lashed Bangkok – a…