Senders of parcels warned not to post 7 prohibited items or face legal action

23 Sept 02:00 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand Post issues a stern warning against mailing seven prohibited items, emphasizing legal consequences for non-compliance.
The heightened alert stems from a surge in drug traffickers exploiting postal services to distribute narcotics.
New security protocols, including mandatory ID checks, CCTV surveillance, and X-ray screening, are now in effect at all post offices.
Prohibited items span live animals, narcotics, pornographic material, explosives, unsheathed knives, banknotes, and counterfeit goods.

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.