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Thai Prime Minister cuts UK trip short as Bangkok is hit with worst floods in 15 years
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Anna Maria Romero , as published by The Independent Singapore
· October 1, 2026
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More than 2.6 million people have been affected by flooding across Thailand, while 23 deaths have been reported since the flooding began in mid-September. nationthailand
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