Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt says the crisis "poses a risk to people's lives" and could damage property, and the situation is most severe near canals.
Bangkok declared disaster zone after heavy rain floods homes, submerges roads
In short:
Bangkok's governor on Saturday declared Thailand's capital city a disaster-affected zone after torrential rain led to widespread flooding.
Nearly 300 millimetres of rain has fallen in the past 48 hours.
What's next?
Bangkok's governor said flooding should recede once the rain subsides.
It was meant to be a celebration of Fremantle's moment in the grand final sun, but their viral Wharfie Time backfired spectacularly on Saturday.
In short: Stonemasons in Western Australia say many experienced hands in the industry are on the cusp of retirement. Honed over decades, their skills are vital to the restoration of colonial-era buildings, many of which were built from local stone. What's next? Industry experts say a new generation must be trained in the craft if the country's heritage build…
Speaking to a crowd stretching the length of the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Pope Leo urged Catholics to find happiness in faith, not material things.
A Darwin teenager who started playing soccer in his neighbourhood is set to represent Australia at an international tournament in Azerbaijan.
A regional property previously home to wine grapevines has been transformed into a sanctuary for the endangered regent parrot in South Australia's Riverland.