People around the world marvel at eclipse of the century

13 Sept 13:35 Key points summarised by AI

Stargazers worldwide witnessed the "blood red" total lunar eclipse, the century's longest at 1 hour and 43 minutes.
This spectacular event also featured a "micro full moon," as the moon appeared smaller due to its furthest distance from Earth in 2018.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Today 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.