Purple Line Subway Tunnel Flooded in Bangkok After Heavy Rain; PM Visits Site
A water leak occurred in the Purple Line subway tunnel near Wongwian Yai station in Bangkok following heavy rainfall. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and Transport Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn inspected the site late at night, ordering an investigation into the cause and restoration efforts. Concerns about the safety of public transportation are rising.
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