Final curtain call for Bangkok’s Scala theatre this Sunday

13 Sept 09:23 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok's iconic Scala theatre, a 'Grande Dame' of Thai cinemas, will close its doors this Sunday after 50 years of operation.
Once a symbol of Hollywood glamour, Scala faced declining popularity due to modern multiplexes and changing audience preferences, following its sister theatres The Siam and The Lido.
The COVID-19 pandemic and a three-month forced closure delivered the final blow to the last stand-alone picture house.
The final film screened will be Giuseppe Tornatore’s 'Cinema Paradiso,' a fitting tribute to its cinematic legacy.
While movie screenings cease, the venue remains available for rental until its lease expires in December, marking the end of an era for the historic site.

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.