PM leads religious activities marking HM King's birthday

13 Sept 11:34 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha led a significant religious ceremony at Sanam Luang to commemorate His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s 66th birthday, attended by high-ranking officials and the public.
The multi-part ceremony included offering alms to 670 monks, a pledge of allegiance to the King, and signing a birthday blessing book, with similar observances taking place across Thailand.

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.