Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha survives a second vote of no-confidence in the House of Representatives, accused of mismanagement of the economy, mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic, corruption, and abuse of human rights. 2021-02-20
Thailand's economy suffers its biggest annual contraction since the 1997 Asian financial crisis, with its GDP down 12.2% in the second quarter from a year earlier. It fell a record 9.7% on the quarter, on a seasonally adjusted basis. 2020-08-17
The death toll from the 2011 Thailand floods rises to 562. [http:--www.bangkokpost.com-breakingnews-266155-flood-death-toll-rises-to-562 ("Bangkok Post")]date=August 2019 2011-11-14
Floods are predicted to enter the centre of Bangkok early next week, and have already affected nearby roads and sewage systems, according to the Thai Flood Relief Operations Command (FROC). 2011-11-9
The Governor of Bangkok, Sukhumphand Baripatra, urges people in the flood-threatened Sai Mai District to evacuate. [http:--www.bangkokpost.com-breakingnews-263432-froc-advises-people-to-leave-bangkok ("Bangkok Post")]date=August 2019 2011-10-27
Tens of thousands of people attempt to flee the Thai capital Bangkok as floodwaters rise. 2011-10-27
Floodwaters continue to rise on the outskirts of the Thai capital Bangkok, with floodwaters having reached Don Mueang International Airport, leading to the cancellation of many flights. 2011-10-25
The Prime Minister of Thailand, Yingluck Shinawatra, admits that it is impossible to protect all of the capital Bangkok from ongoing nationwide flooding, describing the floods as a "national crisis". 2011-10-20
The Governor of Bangkok, Sukhumbhand Paribatra, appeals for 1.2 million sandbags to protect the Thai capital from encroaching floods, which have killed over 300 people nationwide since July. 2011-10-18