Flooding in Thailand temporarily shut four Toyota plants and halted Thai Airways cargo operations from Wednesday through October 6. Bangkok was declared a disaster-affected zone after receiving 320 mm of rain in three days late last week, nearly matching its typical September total. Toyota said flooding disrupted parts deliveries, prompting suspensions at three plants and a facility operated by its joint venture, Toyota Auto Works. Thai Airways said many employees could not reach work and that cargo services would resume as soon as possible. The interior ministry reported at least 24 deaths and flooding in 44 of Thailand’s 77 provinces, with 32 provinces still affected on Wednesday. Government Spokesperson Ekkapob Pianpises cited health ministry figures putting the death toll at 40 and said authorities were draining Bangkok’s floodwater into canals, aiming to restore normal conditions within two or three days. Although Bangkok’s main gateways remained open, Suvarnabhumi Airport faced major disruption, including staff shortages, thousands of unprocessed bags and numerous flight cancellations.