At least 23 dead in Thailand floods, Bangkok airport in chaos

Flooding has caused an estimated $367 million in damage across 24 provinces, while Thai Airways cut flights from Bangkok amid severe staffing and baggage disruptions.

The death tollfrom rains and flooding in Thailand has risen to 23, authorities said onTuesday, as waters receded from the hard-hit capital Bangkok, where its mainairport operated in chaos, and the government approved a multi-million aid package.