Pope Francis lands in Bangkok for historical visit

13 Sept 06:59 Key points summarised by AI

Pope Francis arrived in Bangkok for a three-day historical visit to Thailand, touching down at Don Muang military airport.
He received a warm welcome from President of Privy Council Gen Surayud Chulanont, senior Catholic church members, hundreds of faithfuls, and his cousin Sister Ana Rosa Sivori.

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.