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Disaster zone declared across Bangkok as heavy rain triggers flooding
Nonstop rain since Thursday has submerged Thai capital's roads and canals, sending water into homes and stores.
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Nonstop rain since Thursday has submerged Thai capital's roads and canals, sending water into homes and stores.
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