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PoliticalThailand·25 Oct 2026

Bangkok considers new retention ponds amid flooding debate

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Severe flooding in Bangkok between September 24 and 26, 2024, sparked a debate over whether the city should prioritize new large-scale water-retention ponds or improve existing drainage systems. Governor Chadchart Sittipunt defended his decision to cancel the proposed Bueng Khu Bon retention project, citing an estimated cost of 11 billion baht, while United…

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