2011 floods unlike current crisis, says PM

Foreign tourists walk their bicycles on a wooden walkway along flood-affected Soi Charoen Krung 24 in Samphanthawong district on Monday. (Photo: Wichan Charoenkiatpakul)

This year's floods should not be compared to the floods of 2011, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Monday.

Changes in weather patterns and government efforts to quickly assist affected residents were cited as reasons why comparisons were not warranted, Gen Prayut said.