Thailand records six new COVID-19 cases as state of emergency is extended

13 Sept 11:52 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand confirmed six new COVID-19 infections, all imported cases from abroad and contained within state quarantine facilities.
The government extended the state of emergency until the end of August, citing the global surge in infections and the need to manage further easing of lockdown measures.
Authorities clarified the emergency extension will not be used against anti-government protesters and will not re-impose a curfew.
Despite the extension, Thailand will permit entry for specific foreign groups—trade exhibitors, film crews, medical tourists, and migrant workers—under stringent health and quarantine regulations.

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.