Diplomat refused accommodation at a condominium is not an Estonian envoy

13 Sept 07:35 Key points summarised by AI

The Honorary Consul-General of Estonia in Thailand clarified that the diplomat denied condominium entry was a European Union diplomat, not an Estonian envoy, emphasizing compliance with COVID-19 regulations.
The refusal, driven by public fears following recent foreign arrival incidents, led to the EU diplomat being placed in a state quarantine facility after officials intervened.

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.