Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra said Thursday he expects all of Bangkok will be completely dry by Dec 31, to welcome in the New Year.

MR Sukhumbhand said more pumps had been installed to drain water from flooded housing estates and communities into the drains or nearby canals.

Police said flood levels in Bangkok’s Don Muang district have receded and Don Mueang airport is now dry.

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