Heavy rainfall from a slow-moving low-pressure system submerged parts of the Thai capital before shifting north-west over the weekend.
Bangkok was left submerged in waist-high floodwater before the rain-bearing low pressure system finally moved on, as Hurricane Nolo threatens Hawaii.
A report from BBC News — World sets out the main available details, with claims kept attributed to their sources.
Rain eased in Bangkok over the weekend, but flooding continued in several low-lying areas nationwide.
Torrential rains have triggered flooding affecting 1.7 million people in Thailand and killing eight since September 16.
Flooding persists in several districts of the Thai capital even as rainfall eases, with authorities relocating bedridden patients to hospitals.
Thailand's capital remains under strain from flooding even as rainfall eases, with the government declaring a disaster zone.
Continuous downpours have flooded several districts of Thailand's capital, forcing thousands of residents into emergency shelters.
Thai authorities designated Bangkok a disaster zone after days of relentless rain triggered widespread flooding.
Two days of heavy rainfall have overwhelmed Bangkok's water systems, with additional rain forecast for Sunday.
Nearly 300 millimeters of rain fell on the Thai capital, prompting the governor to declare a state of disaster.
The declaration is intended to speed up the government's emergency response as heavy rain continues to swamp the Thai capital.
Nonstop rain since Thursday has submerged roads and canals across the Thai capital, sending water into homes and stores.
Authorities declared the state of disaster after two days of torrential rain submerged roads and canals.
Thai authorities have declared an emergency across the capital as relentless rainfall leaves large parts of the city inundated.
The Thai capital's governor says the situation is stabilizing, despite considerable damage caused by flooded roads and overflowing canals.
Nearly 300 millimetres of rain have fallen on the Thai capital since Thursday, overwhelming the city's canals.
Days of near-continuous downpours have overwhelmed drainage systems across the Thai capital.
Days of near-continuous downpours have flooded large parts of the Thai capital.
Persistent downpours over 48 hours have flooded large parts of the Thai capital, prompting authorities to raise alert levels.