Five new COVID-19 cases are recorded in Thailand on Sunday

1 Oct 04:51 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand reported five new COVID-19 cases, all identified in state quarantine among individuals returning from Russia, Indonesia, Bahrain, Germany, and Japan.
The country's cumulative infections reached 3,317, with 3,142 recoveries. A virologist noted that the G strain of COVID-19 now accounts for 90% of global infections, spreading quickly but not being more dangerous.

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.