Bangkok braces for fresh chaos as possible floods threaten IMF-World Bank summit

Bangkok is preparing for potential flooding as over 15,000 delegates are expected for the annual IMF and World Bank Group meetings, scheduled from October 12-18. Forecasts indicate the Thai capital could receive about 50mm of rain daily from October 11-13, coinciding with the summit's start. Contingency plans, including deploying large vehicles and pumps, are in place.