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Democrats prepare lawsuit over Bangkok flood claims

Bangkok Post25 October 2026, 21:56 UTCThailand

The Democrat Party is preparing to sue the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and other state agencies in the Administrative Court over alleged negligence in handling floods in the capital, seeking full compensation for affected residents.

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