The cabinet declared Monday and Tuesday special public holidays in Bangkok and three neighbouring provinces because of widespread flooding. Expect travel disruption, so plan staffing, deliveries and stock around those two days and check whether your premises or access roads are in flood-affected areas. Provinces declared disaster zones will get more government funds, and provincial governors have full emergency authority. The government also plans to put the Chai Nat-Pa Sak-Gulf water diversion project (about 165 billion baht) before cabinet on Tuesday, a long-term flood measure with no near-term effect on your costs.
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