Filming in Thailand is “awesome”, says “Fast 9” star

13 Sept 06:16 Key points summarised by AI

Hollywood star Vin Diesel began filming 'Fast 9' in Southern Thailand, expressing immense gratitude and calling the experience "awesome".
Filming is set in various Thai locations like Phuket and Krabi, with local authorities anticipating a significant boost to tourism once the movie is released.

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.