Change in colour of Mekong River a boon for local tourism

23 Sept 01:50 Key points summarised by AI

The Mekong River's unprecedented shift from brown to aquamarine is significantly boosting local tourism in Thailand's Ubon Ratchathani province, attracting visitors to witness the rare, crystal-clear waters.
Despite the tourism boom, this natural phenomenon severely impacts local fishermen, who report substantially reduced catches as fish can easily spot and evade their nets in the unusually clear river.

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.