Latest dugong death due to gastrointestinal infection

13 Sept 14:44 Key points summarised by AI

An adult male dugong found off Phi Phi Island died from a severe gastrointestinal infection and chronic intestinal inflammation, leading to heart failure, with undigested seagrass found in its stomach.
This incident is one of seven dugong discoveries in the region over the past 2-3 months, prompting the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment to discuss new protection measures.

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.