DCD says first wave of COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand has ended

13 Sept 23:25 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand declared its first COVID-19 wave over after 44 consecutive days without local infections, though officials warn of a potential second wave given global spread.
The Public Health Ministry supports a cautious national reopening to boost the economy, stressing continued adherence to masks, hand hygiene, and social distancing, while downplaying widespread airborne transmission concerns in open environments.

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.