Thai man in state quarantine plunges to his death from hotel room in Pattaya

13 Sept 08:07 Key points summarised by AI

A 39-year-old Thai man, Mr. Phol Prom-ngarm, reportedly plunged to his death from his hotel room at Jom Thien Palm Beach Pattaya Hotel.
He was in state quarantine after returning from Israel, joining 167 other returnees.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha expressed condolences and instructed officials to arrange for the victim's body to be delivered to his family in Buri Ram for the funeral.

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.