Thai Army deploys troops to defend Bangkok, central provinces against floods


BANGKOK, Oct 2 (The Nation Thailand/ANN): Soldiers from the Bangkok-headquartered First Army Area are defending eight central provinces against flooding, the Army announced on Sunday.

Troops were deployed Sunday to work with government agencies and volunteers to strengthen flood defences and aid victims in the Chao Phraya basin, said the Army press release.

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