Govt's thank-you party postponed indefinitely

13 Sept 21:01 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha indefinitely postponed the government's thank-you party, originally scheduled for August 1st.
The postponement occurred because many invited guests are actively involved in relief efforts for the dam collapse disaster in Laos, preventing their attendance.

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.