Magnitude 5 earthquake may hit Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai in next 10 years

13 Sept 23:24 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's northern provinces, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, are predicted to face a magnitude 5 earthquake within the next decade, following a recent 4.1 ML tremor.
This forecast is based on the Department of Mineral Resources' analysis of Mae Tha fault line movements, including past quakes and geological studies indicating a significant historical event 2,000 years ago.

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.