Only 18% of 10,000-bag backlog cleared at Suvarnabhumi
A total of 10,000 pieces of luggage piled up at Suvarnabhumi airport between Sept 26 and 28 as a result of flooding and operational failures by Thai Airways International, with only 18% cleared as of Wednesday, according to Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
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BMA says it's on top of Chao Phraya water levels
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has assured residents that Chao Phraya water levels remain manageable, as they are already falling in Klong Chan and other flooded areas.
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Travel agents call for passenger protection
The Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) is urging the government to amend passenger protection regulations to extend coverage to associated costs beyond airfares in the event of flight disruptions, as massive flight cancellations by Thai Airways (THAI) are estimated to cost tour companies more than 10 million baht in damages.
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Anutin under fire over flooding
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is facing public criticism over the government's response to flooding in and around Bangkok following three days of continuous rain.
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Floods disrupt egg transport, farmers maintain prices
The Layer Farmers Association has confirmed the current egg supply is sufficient to meet domestic demand, despite transport problems caused by flooding.
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Thai Airways cancels 37 more flights
Thai Airways International has cancelled 37 more domestic and international flights scheduled for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday as it tries to dig itself out from under a massive baggage backlog at Suvarnabhumi airport.
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