Sacred water moved to The Temple of the Emerald Buddha

13 Sept 08:40 Key points summarised by AI

Sacred water, contained in 86 traditional Thai-style vases, was ceremonially moved from Wat Suthat Thepwararam to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha after a consecration ceremony.
This consecrated water is designated for the purification bathing rite of HM the King during the Coronation Ceremony on May 4th.

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.