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Bangkok flood disaster, Indonesian victim of fake cash scam: 7 Asia highlights

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From young Filipinos warming to China to Malaysians’ nettle bed joke, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting

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We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.

1. Bangkok declares flood disaster across city as thousands flee from homes

People walk past abandoned vehicles on a flooded Petchaburi Road in Bangkok on Saturday. Photo: AFP

People walk past abandoned vehicles on a flooded Petchaburi Road in Bangkok on Saturday. Photo: AFP

Entire Bangkok neighbourhoods were inundated on Saturday as the city government declared a flood disaster after the worst rains in years overwhelmed the Thai capital, submerging roads, cars and forcing thousands to leave their homes.

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