Three illegal immigrants caught at Thai-Myanmar border with ฿8m cash

23 Sept 07:00 Key points summarised by AI

Thai security officials intercepted three Chinese nationals illegally crossing the Thai-Myanmar border in Mae Sot, confiscating approximately 8 million baht in cash.
The immigrants, accompanied by a suspected human trafficker, claimed they were escaping the rapid spread of COVID-19 in Myanmar and intended to seek permanent refuge deeper in Thailand.

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.