Rain was the backdrop for most everything that happened this past week, from a devastating flood crisis that has killed more than 20 people to a university initiation ceremony gone sour. Here’s what the week looked like in images. Find more on our Facebook, Twitter, YouTubeand Instagram.
Miss Universe Thailand Maria Poonlertlarp Ehren, at center, with runners-up Paweensuda Drouin, at left, and Supaporn Ritthipruek, at right, Monday at Khaosod. Story: Multicultural ‘Maria’ Crowned Miss Universe Thailand
Former premier Somchai Wongsawat waves Wednesday outside the Supreme Court, which acquitted him of charges that he overstepped his power by ordering a 2008 crackdown on anti-government protesters. Story: Former PM Somchai Acquitted by Supreme Court
Miss Tiffany’s Universe 2016 Jiratchaya Sirimongkolnawin and this year’s contestants Monday at Khaosod in Bangkok.
A farmer sets fishing traps Wednesday in Phitsanulok province. Flooded paddies from recent rains means farmers must fish for gouramis to sell to merchants who make pla raa, or fermented fish, from them. Story: 30 Provinces on Flash Flood Alert, Death Toll Climbs to 23
Fishermen from Samut Prakan province protest Thursday at the Administrative Court in Bangkok against the Ministry of Agriculture’s closure of fishing in the Gulf of Thailand.
A young woman splashes into a puddle Wednesday at the Anti-Aircraft Artillery Division in Bangkok, where a camp to reform members of teen biker gangs known as dek van is being held.
