7 Thai tourists killed and 40 injured in road accident in Nakhon Ratchasima

14 Sept 03:53 Key points summarised by AI

A catastrophic road accident in Nakhon Ratchasima resulted in the deaths of seven Thai tourists and injuries to 40 others, after their double-decker tour bus collided with a tapioca-laden trailer truck.
Survivors reported the bus driver was speeding, refused to rest despite appearing to fall asleep, and failed to slow down when approaching the intersection, leading to the fatal high-speed impact.

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.