HM the King tours the capital in Liap Phranakhon procession

14 Sept 17:31 Key points summarised by AI

HM the King embarked on the Liap Phranakhon procession, touring Rattanakosin Island in a decorated palanquin to allow tens of thousands of citizens to pay their respects.
The procession included stops at several temples for the King to pay homage, concluding with a light and sound display and a spectacular drone show.

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.