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00:04Bangkok experienced a staggering 320 millimeters of rain in just three days last week.
00:08rainfall
00:08Almost equal to the local average rainfall for the entire month of September
00:11Let the flood get out of control
00:13Data from the Thai Ministry of the Interior
00:15Starting from September 16th
00:16Floods in many parts of Thailand have claimed 23 lives.
00:19More than 2.6 million people were affected
00:22Economic losses are estimated at as high as $67 million in March.
00:25Facing external criticism, the government's disaster relief efforts are slow.
00:27The Thai cabinet swiftly approved over 4 billion baht.
00:31Approximately RM480 million was allocated for disaster relief.
00:33At the same time, the budget of 160 billion baht was approved.
00:36A major drainage project lasting 8 years
00:39To enhance flood control capabilities in Bangkok and central Thailand.
00:42Although the floodwaters in Bangkok are gradually receding
00:45But the impact of the floods spread all the way to the airport.
00:48This caused a major paralysis of the aviation industry.
00:50Despite Suwannabhumi Airport operating as usual
00:52However, the torrential rain prevented hundreds of ground staff from going to work.
00:56This led to a serious baggage crisis at the airport.
00:58There are also flight delays and flight cancellations.
01:01To free up manpower to clear the mountain of luggage
01:03Thai Airways had previously cut about 30% of its flights.
01:06Flights departing from Bangkok
01:08Now announcing another cancellation
01:1037 domestic and international flights as of Thursday
01:13A total of 59 flights have been cancelled.
01:15Affected routes, in addition to Singapore
01:17Japan, South Korea, and many European countries
01:18The Kuala Lumpur route was also affected.
01:23Rows of passengers' suitcases were almost filling the entire airport terminal.
01:27This created a bizarre scene.
01:29Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Thailand
01:31A severe luggage crisis has erupted in the days following the major floods.
01:35Many ground staff are stranded and unable to commute due to flooding.
01:39This caused the airport's unloading and baggage distribution system to crash.
01:43The Royal Thai Air Force urgently dispatched 69 ground crew members.
01:46Assist in clearing these stranded bags
01:49To alleviate this unprecedented chaos
01:52Although the weather in Bangkok is starting to clear up
01:54The floodwaters gradually receded.
01:56However, the disaster situation in the suburbs and low-lying areas remains severe.
01:59In the eastern edge
02:01In some areas, floodwaters reached neck height.
02:03Some disaster victims said
02:04They are already trapped in a place without water and electricity.
02:06Nearly four days in an environment lacking food
02:09As the water level continues to fluctuate
02:11Some disaster victims lost power to their elderly father's life support machine.
02:14Forced to call for help and evacuate
02:37For disaster victims
02:38Even in the face of disaster, life must go on.
02:41Playing with Kite in Bangkok's Disaster Area
02:43This led to the emergence of temporary floating markets.
02:46Businesses continue operating to make a living
02:49Utilize floating containers such as foam casting boxes
02:51Loading meat and vegetables
02:53Then sell at a special price
02:55Hoping to reduce losses as soon as possible
02:57Customers still waded through the water to visit.
02:59Some vendors even started playing music.
03:02Dancing in the water
03:10Achieve an optimistic attitude
03:11The atmosphere at the scene was immediately ignited.
03:14Hopefully, this will give you
03:16Optimistic Tournament
03:24Play music
03:25Even more thanks
03:26Play music
03:27Thank you for watching
