Hackers demand 200,000 bitcoin ransom from Saraburi Hospital for medical files

13 Sept 12:35 Key points summarised by AI

Saraburi Hospital's computer system was crippled by a ransomware attack, disrupting medical services and leading to a demand for 200,000 Bitcoin (approx. 63 billion baht) to restore data.
Thailand's Public Health Minister has ordered an immediate investigation and is collaborating with the Ministry of Digital for Economy and Society to implement nationwide cyber-attack prevention measures for state hospitals.
The attack severely impacts patient care as doctors cannot access medical files, forcing reliance on patient memory and outdated backup systems, causing significant concern for accurate treatment.
Law enforcement is actively tracing the perpetrators, with hacking crimes in Thailand carrying severe penalties, including lengthy imprisonment and substantial fines, especially if data damage occurs.

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.