3-month extension of state of emergency in three restive southern provinces

23 Sept 02:59 Key points summarised by AI

The state of emergency in Thailand's southern provinces of Yala, Pattani, and Narathiwat is extended for another three months, starting December 20th, due to persistent insurgent threats and potential violence.
The Emergency Situation Administration Committee (ESAC) approved the extension, while also planning to exempt specific areas for economic development and urging expedited legal proceedings for security-related cases.

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.