Bang Pa-in Remains Submerged for Over 2 Weeks; Villagers Live in Temple Hall Amidst Flooding
Severe flooding continues in Bang Pa-in district, Ayutthaya province, Thailand, for over two weeks. Residents near Wat Banlen Sarakrap temple have taken refuge in the temple hall, with vehicle access severely restricted due to submerged roads.
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