Thailand claims world’s first cancer operation and intravenous chemotherapy for elephant

13 Sept 09:56 Key points summarised by AI

Thai veterinarians successfully performed the world's first cancer operation and intravenous chemotherapy on a 30-year-old female elephant named Thongdee.
The groundbreaking procedure involved removing a 5-kg cancerous tumor from Thongdee's intestines and subsequent chemotherapy, leading to her recovery from cancer.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 provinces, affecting 604,265 families and approximately 1.83 million people, despite water levels beginning to recede in most areas.
The flood death toll has remained at 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across multiple provinces.
Significant impacts are observed in the North, East, Central Plains, and South, with provinces like Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani, and Prachin Buri reporting a high number of affected families.