Pa Buk weakens into depression as it moves into Andaman Sea

13 Sept 06:18 Key points summarised by AI

Tropical storm Pa Buk weakened into a depression and entered the Andaman Sea after causing significant disruption across southern Thailand.
The storm inflicted an estimated minimum of three billion baht in damages, resulted in three fatalities, and damaged over 1,900 homes, leading to the evacuation of 34,000 people.
Despite its weakening, warnings for strong winds, rough seas, and heavy rainfall remain in effect for the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea for at least another day.
Air, land transport, and ferry services, including major airports in Samui, Nakhon Si Thammarat, and Surat Thani, have largely resumed operations.

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.