Extreme rain, overwhelmed drains: Why Bangkok flooded and what could have been avoided
Thailand has strengthened its flood defences since the catastrophic 2011 disaster, but recent extreme rainfall has exposed persistent weaknesses in drainage, urban planning and water management, say experts.
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