Thailand’s government approves emergency funding after deadly floods that impacted millions
The Thai government has approved $122 million in emergency funding to assist victims of recent deadly floods that impacted millions of people.
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand ‘s government approved emergency funds Tuesday for flood victims amounting to $122 million following a deluge that had battered the country since mid-September, affecting more than 2.6 million people and killing at least 19. The country’s capital, Bangkok, was recovering after days of torrential rains and widespread flooding, but some disruptions...
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