Sangkhla Buri people prepared for flood evacuation

13 Sept 17:25 Key points summarised by AI

Approximately 70 families in Sangkhla Buri are preparing to evacuate as the Vajiralongkorn dam's water level rose by 35 centimetres after heavy downpours.
Two villages have already experienced flooding for over 15 days, with recent rainfall exacerbating the situation.
The Vajiralongkorn dam's discharge of 53 million cubic metres per day has caused the Kwae Noi and Kwai rivers to rise by 1 metre, prompting military units to ready rescue teams and equipment.
The dam is currently at 91% of its full capacity, holding 8,109 million cubic metres of water, with significant daily inflow.

Japan’s emperor and empress welcome Queen Suthida at Tokyo palace

Today 08:44 Key points summarised by AI

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako formally welcomed Thailand's Queen Suthida at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, marking their first meeting.
Queen Suthida is visiting Japan as the International Ice Hockey Federation's (IIHF) first Women’s Global Ambassador, attending the 2027 IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s Asia Championship in Sapporo.
During her visit, she presented medals and awards to athletes, with a light-hearted exchange with a player gaining online attention.
Her aviation background, including personally piloting her royal aircraft to Japan and a recent solo Gripen fighter jet flight, also drew significant media interest.