BTS adds 27 more trains to serve Bangkok commuters

23 Sept 03:18 Key points summarised by AI

BTS Group Holdings Plc introduced 27 new trains, increasing its operational fleet to 79, to improve service and boost train frequency for Bangkok commuters.
The company plans to receive 19 additional trains by the end of next year, bringing the total to 98, and is pursuing permission to expand tracks at the bottlenecked Taksin station on the Silom Line.

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.