Bangkok declared disaster zone after nearly 300mm of rain in two days

Bangkok declares flood disaster as heavy rain swamps city

BANGKOK — Bangkok authorities declared a flood disaster across the Thai capital on Saturday after almost 48 hours of heavy rain left homes, shops and roads waterlogged and residents wading through waist-deep water. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul cut short a trip to London to return home after more than 300 millimeters (11.8 inches) of rain fell in some areas between Thursday afternoon and Saturday morning, according to officials. “The water keeps coming in. It’s hard to go out now. It’s like