MOPH prepares for return of PM2.5 particulate pollution in December

23 Sept 03:06 Key points summarised by AI

The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) is implementing preventive measures for the anticipated return of PM2.5 dust particles to Bangkok and other provinces in December, driven by slower air circulation during the cold season.
Key measures include launching public awareness campaigns, ensuring health offices are equipped for services, providing special care for vulnerable groups, and activating Public Health Emergency Operation Centres (PHEOC) if PM2.5 levels exceed 75 microns.

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.