16 areas in Bangkok and suburbs at risk of smog today

13 Sept 23:54 Key points summarised by AI

Unhealthy levels of PM2.5 smog, exceeding 50 microns, are reported in 16 areas across Bangkok and two neighboring provinces: Samut Prakan and Samut Sakhon.
The Department of Pollution Control is actively coordinating with local authorities in the affected regions to implement measures and swiftly restore air quality.

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.