Haze in Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district has reached critical level

13 Sept 12:44 Key points summarised by AI

Air quality in Mae Sai, Chiang Rai, has deteriorated to critical, with PM2.5 dust particles reaching 355 microns, seven times the safe level.
Widespread haze affects other northern provinces like Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son, reporting excessive PM2.5 and PM10 levels.
Satellite images identified 159 hot spots in the northern region, indicating a significant source of the severe air pollution.
Despite the worsening haze, local events like marathons continued, while the Prime Minister instructed ministries to tackle the escalating crisis.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 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.