Forest fires in Indonesia cause haze problem in southern Thailand

14 Sept 03:13 Key points summarised by AI

Haze from Indonesian forest fires blankets southern Thailand, prompting health warnings for residents in Songkhla and Satun provinces.
Air quality in affected areas, particularly Hat Yai, shows elevated PM2.5 levels (55 microns/cubic metre), posing risks of respiratory and eye irritation, with worsening conditions due to increased hotspots in Sumatra.

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.