U.S. Secretary of State arrives in Bangkok

14 Sept 03:02 Key points summarised by AI

U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo arrived in Bangkok for significant diplomatic engagements.
He is attending the 52nd ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and Post Ministerial Conferences from July 30th to August 3rd, 2019.

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.