Thailand monsoon floods kill 60, hit economy and strain Bangkok ahead of IMF meeting

Monsoon floods since mid-September have killed 60 in Thailand, destroying homes, crops, and livestock, and flooding factories, with Bangkok receiving 300mm of rain in three days. The economic toll is rising as the government prepares to host an IMF meeting, adding fiscal pressure and potential growth headwinds. Floodwaters have retreated from the capital, but recovery and infrastructure strain remain.