Bangkok declares disaster as heavy rains spark flooding

Days of astir continuous dense rains person caused wide flooding successful the Thai capital, with the city's politician declaring it a disaster-affected zone.

Almost 300 millimetres (11.8 inches) has fallen implicit the period, and much is expected successful the coming days, according to Governor Chadchart Sittipunt.

Videos from Bangkok amusement cars trying to navigate roads that person been wholly submerged by the floodwaters, with immoderate vehicles appearing stranded.