DMCR invites Mariam fans to select ‘the best moment with Mariam’ in contest

21 Sept 07:39 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) launched a Facebook contest, inviting fans of Mariam, the orphan baby dugong, to select their favorite 'best moment' from four photos to celebrate Mother's Day.
To participate, individuals must share the DMCR post, like their page, and comment with their chosen picture number, a caption, and specific hashtags for a chance to win Mariam stuffed toys and signed postcards; winners will be announced live on August 11th.

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.