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Saturday, October 03, 2026 | Daily Newspaper published by GPPC Doha, Qatar.

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Gulf Times
International

Thailand declares Bangkok disaster area as heavy rains trigger widespread flooding

Thai authorities have declared Bangkok a disaster-affected area following days of heavy rain that have caused widespread flooding, disrupted traffic and hampered movement across parts of the capital.The declaration covering all 50 districts allows local authorities and relevant agencies to take emergency measures, including accelerating drainage operations, establishing temporary shelters, identifying bedridden patients and other vulnerable groups, and assessing damage to facilitate assistance and compensation.Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt called for the swift implementation of measures to protect residents and close coordination among relevant agencies to ensure that assistance reaches affected communities quickly and on a wide scale.He said the situation posed risks to people's lives and had caused damage to public and private property.Bangkok has been hit by persistent heavy rain, resulting in widespread waterlogging and flooding on roads and disrupting traffic and travel in several areas. Chadchart said nearly 300 millimeters of rain had fallen since Thursday. 

Gulf Times
Qatar

Sheikh Joaan, Thai PM mull sport ties

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul met with His Excellency President of the Asian Olympic Council Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani in Bangkok Saturday.They discussed ways to enhance sports co-operation between the two sides to support the development of the Olympic movement in Asia, in addition to discussing a number of issues of mutual interest.HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani also held a meeting with National Olympic Committee of Thailand (NOCT) President Pimol Srivikorn during which they addressed sporting relations between the council and the committee and ways to advance joint cooperation.The meeting also followed up on preparations for upcoming continental sporting events and competitions. 

Gulf Times
Qatar

Al-Muraikhi meets Thai Vice-FM

His Excellency the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad al-Muraikhi met in Bangkok with Thailand's Vice-Foreign Minister, Vijavat Isarabhakdi. The meeting discussed bilateral co-operation and ways to strengthen and advance it, besides issues of mutual interest.