Bangkok Flood Crisis: Bangkok has declared a flood disaster across all 50 districts after nearly 48 hours of heavy rain left homes, shops and roads waterlogged, with officials saying standing floodwater should ease in 2–3 days if rain stops; the BMA says pumps are running around the clock and major canals remain critical, while thousands have been moved to shelters and roads are still affected. Government Response: The cabinet approved special public holidays for Sept 28–29 in Bangkok and nearby provinces to reduce travel disruption, while authorities set up a joint information centre for daily updates and real-time guidance. Regional Impact: Flooding has also disrupted transport and daily life across Thailand, with foreign missions urging their citizens to stay alert and contact embassies if needed. Capital Markets Oversight: Thailand’s SEC backs amendments to four capital market laws to strengthen supervision and investor protection as the market evolves with technology and new business models. Tech & Industry: Thailand and Google plan to collaborate on environmentally sustainable data centre standards, with Google confirming a $1bn investment in Chonburi and a Bangkok cloud region. Sports Spotlight: At the Asian Games, Thai sprinter Puripol Boonson completed a historic sprint double by winning the 200m in 19.88 seconds, matching the Asian record.