Three Thai monks in Los Angeles infected with coronavirus

16 Sept 14:35 Key points summarised by AI

Three Thai monks in Los Angeles have tested positive for COVID-19, with two hospitalized and one in temple quarantine due to a less serious condition.
The Thai Consular Office in LA is closely monitoring the infected monks, providing protective gear to all Thai temples, and investigating the source of infection as the monks had not left the temple for alms.

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.